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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 does Dr. Myra Sprawling-Goode say about advertising?

2. Who accompanies Easter back to his apartment complex?

3. Why does Lonnie say that Easter can't talk money?

4. Who does Marlee tell Fitch will be the next juror to go?

5. What do Henry and Easter agree about when they discuss the trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Beverly remember about Claire after she talks with Phoebe?

2. What does Easter do when he goes into Millie's room to meet with her and Hoppy?

3. What does Beverly tell Swanson about Claire?

4. How long did Marlee and Easter work together to achieve this verdict?

5. What judgment does the jury present to the court?

6. What doesn't surprise Fitch that he learns about Marlee?

7. What is Cleve's final decision about Derrick's demands for Angel's vote?

8. What did Judge Harkin's instructions require the jurors to do?

9. What happens before the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver the verdict?

10. What do Fitch and Marlee talk about when they meet an hour after their first meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way was Judge Harkin self-important? Do you believe he was a fair judge? Why or why not? Do you believe he made mistakes? If so, what mistakes? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

What was the main intention of Marlee and Easter? Why do you think they had this intention? Do you think their reasons were justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use the narrator to help the reader gain insight into characters? Do you believe this was an effective process? Why or why not?

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