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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 is the first witness called by the defense?
(a) Dr. Clyde Butler.
(b) Marie Titsworth.
(c) Joice Ward.
(d) Odell Titsworth.

2. According to Tricia Wolf, what was the mood of Tommy Wolf the Sunday after the trial?
(a) Good.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Bad.

3. What is the 67th witness' profession?
(a) A fireman.
(b) A psychologist.
(c) A veterinarian.
(d) An author.

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

5. On a scale from one to ten , with one being that Tommy Ward is totally innocent, what is Don Wyatt's feelings of Ward in late spring?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

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. According to Tricia Wolf, who has sent her two letters for Tommy Ward?

3. At the end of Chapter 11, what is Tricia Wolf's feelings about Denice Haraway's well-being?

4. Where do Richard Kerner and Jim Moyer meet to talk more about the guy Moyer claims looks like Tommy in the composite sketch?

5. Don Wyatt points out that on the tape Tommy Ward had described ________ people at McAnally's, whereas the eyewitnesses had seen only ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Under cross- examination, Gary Rogers says that he had made three phone calls to Ada while questioning Tommy Ward. What person did Rogers call? Why did he call the person three times? ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. According to George Butner, what is his task as the attorney of Karl Fontenot?

9. In Chapter 11, why does Charlene send Tricia Wolf two letters in August?

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

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