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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. Of the twelve jurors in the Ward / Fontenot trial, how many jurors request anonymity?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

2. According to Judge Jones, how much do the jurors get paid per day?
(a) $25.50.
(b) $12.50.
(c) $5.
(d) $15.45.

3. According to Don Wyatt, Fontenot has more __________ than Ward.
(a) Book-smarts.
(b) Street-smarts.
(c) Social skills.
(d) Personality.

4. Don Wyatt points out that on the tape Tommy Ward had described ________ people at McAnally's, whereas the eyewitnesses had seen only ________.
(a) 6 / 2.
(b) 10 / 5.
(c) 5 / 2.
(d) 3 / 1.

5. What is the date that jury selection begins?
(a) September 29.
(b) September 9.
(c) September 22.
(d) September 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. Winifred Harrell, Don Wyatt's legal assistant, prepares more than __________ subpoenas.

2. On August 8th, who files a motion for a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence?

3. According to the narrator, what is the most critical issue in the courtroom?

4. What is the headline of the July issue of Startling Detective Magazine?

5. Of the three charges brought against Tommy Ward, how many do the jury find Ward guilty of?

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

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

4. Describe the opinion the attorneys have of Bud Wolf as described at the beginning of Chapter 13.

5. Why is the kidnapping of 29-year-old Linda Thompson important to the Denice Haraway case?

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

7. Describe the reaction of spectators at the trial after listening to Tommy Ward's taped statement as related at the end of Chapter 14.

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

9. Discuss the atmosphere developing on both sides of the Haraway case as detailed at the beginning of Chapter 11.

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

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