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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. From what country is Easter's passport to help him get through customs?

2. What does Lonnie say has always been Easter's?

3. What does the jury debate whether it is just as addictive as cigarettes?

4. How many of the jurors (not counting Easter) say no when Easter asks who is willing to hold Pynex liable for the death of Wood?

5. What information did Swanson find out about the people he believes to be Marlee's parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Marlee convince Fitch about in regards to Millie and the verdict?

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

4. What does Beverly Monk wake up thinking about and what does it lead her to do?

5. What does Dr. McQuade testify about advertising and the tobacco companies?

6. What does Lonnie ask Easter and how does Easter respond?

7. What is Dr. Myra Sprawling-Goode's specialty that she testifies about and where did she get her funding for this research?

8. What happens after Derrick's brother bails him out of jail on his way to go and see Angel?

9. What does Marlee tell Fitch will happen if the money is not in the bank account before the verdict is read?

10. What does Marlee tell Fitch to do when she makes the next call and why does she make the call from where she does?

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 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 3

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?

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