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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. Which side of the Haraway case seeks a plea bargain for Ward and Fontenot?

2. On Day 9 of the Haraway case, who testifies that she had cut Tommy's hair very short on April 20th?

3. What is the 67th witness' profession?

4. All of the following are inaccurate statements found in the July issue of Startling Detective Magazine, EXCEPT which statement?

5. According to Jim Moyer, what is carved into the belt of the man who looks much more familiar than Fontenot?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. According to Judge Powers in Chapter 18, what is the most critical legal question concerning the Ward / Fontenot trial?

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

10. 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? ?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the nature of the perception of reality and dreams as seen in The Dreams of Ada.

Essay Topic 2

"Innocent until proven guilty" is a simple to understand expression. Once proven guilty, innocence is no longer a factor. However, proving that an individual is guilty is not always an easy task. Discuss the actions taken to prosecute Tommy Ward. Based on the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and alibi's, do you believe that Ward was innocent or guilty?

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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