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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. What is the note about that Harkin gives to the judge once the trial resumes?

2. What promise does Lonnie make to Teaton?

3. What does Christiano tell Hoppy is the reason for the deal?

4. What opinion does the Colonel have about smoking?

5. What does Easter ask of the judge when he tells them that they will not be needed the next day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does the Wall Street Journal run after Krigler's testimony?

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

3. What information about the trial do Ken and Ben share with Lonnie Shaver as before their meeting ends?

4. What does Jankle testify to when he is called as a witness?

5. What does the conversation between Easter and Coleman consist of and what information does he tell her about?

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

7. What happens when the FBI agents take Hoppy down to Dupree's office?

8. What does Dr. Ueuker testimony reveal and why is it cut short?

9. Who has the jury selected to be the leader and how does the defense react to the decision?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which jurors do you think would be/are the most difficult to persuade to vote a specific way? Why do you think they are more difficult? Do you think there are people who cannot be bought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Fitch and Marlee's relationship is unique. Do you believe Fitch was a passive player in this relationship? Why or why not? Why do you think he withholds information from Marlee? How would you handle the same situation?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay taking three of the main characters of the novel and describe their personalities. How do their personalities affect the outcome of the novel? Do you believe they are well described by the author? Why or why not?

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