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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. The search warrant was to allow the Sheriff to search Kabuo's boat for

2. In Kabuo's case, the jurors can only consider first degree murder or

3. Nels Gundersson gets Dr. Whitman to admit that the blood on the gaff is likely from

4. Ishmael's speech to his mother about Kabuo includes a great deal of

5. How did Carl Heine, Jr. die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ishmael's experience as he views the devastation from the storm, the sunken docks and ravaged town. What does it mean?

2. Explain how Carl's blood ended up on the handle of Kabuo's fishing gaff.

3. What does Guterson mean when he says that, "...the prosecutor, knew well the value of a Susan Marie Heine."

4. Although things are looking a little better for Kabuo, his story is once again compromised by a question from Alvin Hooks. Explain how he damages his testimony in this chapter.

5. How does the author foreshadow a turn of events in the trial?

6. What is the reason for Art Moran's visit to Judge Lew Fielding in this chapter?

7. Why does Ishmael not take his information from the coast guard directly to Judge Fielding as he figures he father would have done?

8. What is Alvin Hooks' motivation in trying to convict Kabuo? How would winning the case benefit Nels Gudmundsson?

9. What is the glimmer of hope that comes from Susan Marie's testimony?

10. What new information does Hatsue provide that sheds a new light on the incident involving Carl Heine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

With illustrations and an essay, teach us about women's clothing in 1943, especially the clothing that would help us understand the knife-pleats and long darts of Hatsue Miyamoto's outfits that she wore to her husband's trial. Try to find old newspaper ads, and provide details as to fabrics and embellishments.

Essay Topic 2

Carl Heine's accident is one that the Coast Guard missed entirely. Research historical Coast Guard rescues, and summarize their stories. What is the biggest challenge for the Coast Guard, and how have they dealt with obstacles that confront them? Wrap up your essay with a critical review of the coast guard, and determine whether they are an important branch of the military or whether they are just a lookout crew.

Essay Topic 3

If you live by the ocean, this should be an easy assignment. What are some of the disadvantages to living close to the seashore? Write a paper for someone in the Midwest who has never seen the ocean, and describe the hardships and difficulties of living on a coastline. Be convincing.

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