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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. During Nevin's trial for the murder of Fortier, what is the name the woman uses who claims to be his girlfriend?

2. In Chapter 22, what color fingernails does Percival have?

3. What counties make up the Nineteenth Circuit?

4. How much does Lance pay for a hit man to kill Dusty?

5. In the first two weeks of March after the hurricane, how many cases does Jesse try?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 13, why does Keith think his friendship with Hugh is about to change or disappear?

2. On what grounds do the insurance companies refuse to pay for damages incurred during Camille?

3. How did Prohibition affect Biloxi?

4. Where do Jesse and his family ride out the storm, and what damage do they sustain?

5. What deal does Jesse make with Webb and ARU?

6. What type of practice does Jesse establish?

7. In Chapter 8, why does Jesse meet with a retired circuit court judge and a minister?

8. How is Nevin arrested for the murder of Fortier and injuring his girlfriend, Rita?

9. How does Nevin Noll begin working for Lance?

10. Why does Deputy Kilgore visit Ginger Redfield at O'Malley's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Hurricane Camille, insurance companies do all they can to avoid paying claims. How are the insurance companies forced to pay claims and why do they become subject to punitive damages?

Essay Topic 2

Hugh and Keith were friends and played baseball together as boys. What does Hugh’s trial reveal about the changes in the relationship between Hugh and Keith over time?

Essay Topic 3

Both Fats and Lance are uneasy when Jesse is elected to DA. Why are they uneasy? How do they decide to deal with Jesse and why?

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