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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. Of the twelve jurors in the Ward / Fontenot trial, how many jurors request anonymity?

2. Who is the first witness called by the defense?

3. Tommy Ward's confession tape is admitted into evidence as state exhibit number __________.

4. Initially, which potential juror does not want to be on the Haraway case?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Leslie Penn, why was he elected foreman of the jury in the Haraway case?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of obsession as related in Chapter 4 of The Dreams of Ada. Who was obsessed? What where they obsessed with? How did this obsession affect the Haraway murder case?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the impact the Bible and God had on Tommy Ward while he awaited his verdict in jail.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of family to Tommy Ward as depicted in The Dreams of Ada. Give at least three examples from the text to support your answer.

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