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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the defense attorneys, who is Tommy Ward's key alibi witness?
(a) Miz Ward.
(b) Willie Barnett.
(c) Joice Ward.
(d) Leo Austin.

2. According to Tricia Wolf, who has sent her two letters for Tommy Ward?
(a) Linda Thompson.
(b) Charlene.
(c) Lisa Lawson.
(d) Patty Hamilton.

3. Of the three charges brought against Tommy Ward, how many do the jury find Ward guilty of?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

4. While being cross-examined by Don Wyatt, Featherstone states the questioning of Tommy Ward has changed from "inquisitory" to __________.
(a) Sympathetic.
(b) Accusatory.
(c) Rationality.
(d) Brutality.

5. When time comes to sentence Ward and Fontenot, how much time has past since they were originally arrested?
(a) 2 years and 2 weeks.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 1 year and 1 week.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sixty-five panelists are questioned as to whether they would have a problem imposing the death penalty. How many say they would have a problem with imposing the death penalty?

2. All of the following are requested by the jury, EXCEPT which item?

3. According to Judge Jones, how much do the jurors get paid per day?

4. How does the jury react to Don Wyatt pulling out the skull and bones?

5. Under Oklahoma law, Judge Powers must wait at least __________ days before formally imposing sentence.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the testimony Don Wyatt would like to elicit from Joel Ward on Day 9 of the trial.

2. According to the narrator in Chapter 17, why is Steve Haraway unable to watch the trial?

3. In Chapter 10, explain the two opposing views of the Denice Haraway case which are prevalent as summer begins.

4. Summarize the results of the interview Richard Kerner has with Melvin Harden in Chapter 11.

5. Describe Miz Ward's attitude during the rehearsal cross-examination at Don Wyatt's law office in Chapter 12.

6. In Chapter 10, why does Don Wyatt want "to keep the pot boiling" all summer before the trial begins?

7. According to Judge Powers in Chapter 18, what is the most critical legal question concerning the Ward / Fontenot trial?

8. What theory does Don Wyatt want Richard Kerner to tell Jason Lurch to get him to talk with Wyatt?

9. On Day 3 of the trial, what two small victories are awarded to the defense?

10. According to Leslie Penn, why was he elected foreman of the jury in the Haraway case?

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