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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bill Peterson, what year was the Wilkins versus State case?

2. What is the title of the sermon that is to be delivered at the Church of Christ, directly across the street from Maxine and C.L's house?

3. According to Mildred Grandy, she saw Denice Haraway standing in the doorway of a trailer on lot number __________.

4. For how long are Ward and Fontenot committed by Judge Powers to Eastern State Hospital?

5. All of the following are reasons why detectives are convinced Tommy Ward killed Denice Haraway, EXCEPT which one?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Denice Haraway as depicted on the missing person flier.

2. Who is Richard Kerner and what kind of relationship does he have with Don Wyatt?

3. Describe the first degree charges filed against Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot in Chapter 5.

4. What connection does District Attorney Bill Peterson make between his father's death and the Haraway case?

5. Describe the journey made on April 28, 1909, that was proves to be vitally important to those involved in the Haraway case.

6. In Chapter 4, how does Tricia Ward's father react when she tells him her brother Jimmy was smoking marijuana?

7. Who is in the small courtroom at the opposite end of the hallway in the beginning of Chapter 8? Why are they in the courtroom?

8. Describe the character of Jannette Roberts. Why are detectives interested in speaking with her in Chapter 3?

9. What information does Jeff Miller give to Detective Dennis Smith at the beginning of Chapter 3?

10. What does Richard Kerner say is his reason for always wearing a business suit in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you were a criminal attorney, explain why you would or would not represent Tommy Ward in the Haraway murder trial.

Essay Topic 2

What was author Robert Mayer's purpose in writing The Dreams of Ada? Was it to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader? In your opinion, does author Robert Mayer make an effort to seem completely unbiased? Or do you believe he is trying to promote a certain position in the story? Use at least three examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the title, The Dreams of Ada.

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