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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marlee request an immediate interview with Fitch?

2. Who is Celeste?

3. What agency did Swanson previously work for?

4. Why did Herman Grimes refuse to be forced off of his panel?

5. What does Easter do while Dr. Kilvan is giving his testimony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cleve finally agree to as his terms for Derrick?

2. What message does Marlee provide to Fitch when she calls him on Monday morning?

3. Why did Fitch hire Jumper to go with him when he is going to meet Marlee?

4. What did all of the lawyers agree about in regards to Marlee after they received her fax?

5. What are the jurors allowed to do during their lunch break that is different thanks to Easter and how does the jury feel about this change?

6. What is the problem that Hoppy is told exists with the land deal that Ringwald proposes?

7. Who is pardoned by then challenges his dismissal and on what basis does he make this challenge?

8. What are Marlee's demands when she meets with Fitch?

9. What happened to Leon Robilio as a result of smoking and how did he testify at the trial?

10. What does Easter tell the other members of the jury about lunch and how did he say he knew this information?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, both sides believed they were winning the case. What events led them to feel this way? Do you think they were each justified in their beliefs? Do you think Rohr was as aggressive as he should have been? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Which side of the case do you think is more successful at sabotaging the jury? Why do you feel this way? What is your opinion on jury sabotage?

Essay Topic 3

How do you think the jury would have felt knowing that Fitch was recording them every day and watching them all of the time? How would you feel if put in this position? Do you agree with the actions Fitch took? Why or why not?

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