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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. Who does Richard Kerner interview on July 11th in Paul's Valley?
(a) Karen Wise.
(b) Jack Paschall.
(c) Larry Jett.
(d) Marty Ashley.

2. Initially, which potential juror does not want to be on the Haraway case?
(a) Dorothy Hogue.
(b) Mary Floyd.
(c) Shelley Johnson.
(d) Keith Hildreth.

3. Which side of the Haraway case seeks a plea bargain for Ward and Fontenot?
(a) The prosecution side.
(b) Neither side.
(c) The defense side.
(d) Both sides.

4. On August 8th, who files a motion for a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence?
(a) Terry Hull.
(b) Don Wyatt.
(c) Bill Peterson.
(d) Richard Kerner.

5. Who is Don Wyatt referring to when he says, "how anyone could be so stupid as to make up all those lies and think that was going to get them out of trouble"?
(a) Tommy Ward.
(b) Karl Fontenot.
(c) Marty Ashley.
(d) Odell Titsworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Day 6 of the trial, what is the first image that appears on the video screen inside the courtroom?

2. All of the following are members of the prosecution's team, EXCEPT whom?

3. On Day 9 of the Haraway case, who on the defense team begins with an opening statement?

4. According to a letter written by Tommy Ward, how many deaths has he seen with his own eyes?

5. Who states, "Dick Tracy in disguise...I for one am going to sleep a lot easier knowing that Mr. Kerner is out there, solving crimes by taking pictures of people and pickups..."?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Bill Peterson in Chapter 17, what is the key moment in the Ward / Fontenot trial?

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

3. Describe the procedure used in selecting the jury in the Haraway case as detailed by Judge Donald Powers in Chapter 12.

4. Describe the dream Tommy Ward had in prison at the end of Chapter 19.

5. According to the medical examiner in Chapter 19, what happened to Denice Haraway?

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

7. Describe Tommy Ward's unusual experience on June 20th as depicted in Chapter 10.

8. Discuss the reasons given by Judge Powers as to why at least three panelists are excused from the case.

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

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

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