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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 Hoppy report to the two FBI agents when they meet with him?

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

3. What do six of the jurors do to pass the time on Saturday night?

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

5. How does Rohr spend his lunch break?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did James Local (the private investigator) find out about Claire and what does he find out about Kerr?

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

5. What does Beverly tell Swanson about Claire?

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

7. What happens after Herman drinks the coffee that Easter spiked?

8. What does Marcus report to Marlee has happened to the stocks he was watching for her?

9. What does FBI Agent Alan Madden do with Napier and Nitchmann?

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

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 2

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 3

Marlee contacted both sides. Do you believe this was a good strategy? Why or why not? Do you think the lawyers for both sides reacted appropriate to her? Why or why not?

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