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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) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

2. At the end of Day 5 of the trial, who states, "I'm afraid of Lurch!"?
(a) Tommy Ward.
(b) Tricia Wolf.
(c) Don Wyatt.
(d) Jim Moyer.

3. Who raises the "weird" question: What will happen if Tommy Ward is convicted, and then, just as the gavel rings out, Denice Haraway walks into the courtroom?
(a) Tricia Wolf.
(b) Don Wyatt.
(c) Bud Wolf.
(d) Miz Ward.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On October 12th, the remains in Seminole are positively identified as being __________.

2. What does Don Wyatt focus on in his closing statement?

3. According to the narrator's statement in the Afterwords, what is the only real evidence against Ward and Fontenot?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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