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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. When does Ainsley give birth to a second daughter?

2. When does Lance plead guilty in Chapter 35?

3. During Hugh's trial, how many murders does Nevin admit to, but only in self-defense?

4. When does a bomb kill Jesse?

5. Where is Henry Taylor incarcerated when he is killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hugh convicted for the murder of Jesse and what is his sentence?

2. Who becomes the judge for the trial for the murder of Jesse after Oliphant becomes ill and has to recuse himself?

3. In Chapter 36, what happens to Haley Stofer?

4. Why does Mississippi switch from using the gas chamber to lethal injection?

5. What is life like for Lance when he is released from Parchman?

6. What does Jesse find on his windshield during Ginger's trial?

7. What conversation do Keith and Hugh have before Hugh is executed?

8. Why is there a mistrial for GInger's trial?

9. When and how are Fats and Kilgore arrested?

10. What does Burch suggest Lance do to delay his trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry Taylor thinks the local police are incompetent because they do not catch him. How does Grisham use dramatic irony when Taylor thinks to himself that the local police are incompetent?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Nevin is acquitted of murdering Fortier. What does his acquittal reveal about Lance’s power?

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