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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. On a scale from one to ten , with one being that Tommy Ward is totally innocent, what is Don Wyatt's feelings of Ward in late spring?
2. Who is the first witness called by the defense?
3. When time comes to sentence Ward and Fontenot, how much time has past since they were originally arrested?
4. Of the twelve jurors in the Ward / Fontenot trial, how many jurors request anonymity?
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. In Chapter 10, explain the two opposing views of the Denice Haraway case which are prevalent as summer begins.
2. Explain the testimony Don Wyatt would like to elicit from Joel Ward on Day 9 of the trial.
3. According to Bill Peterson in Chapter 17, what is the key moment in the Ward / Fontenot trial?
4. Describe Miz Ward's attitude during the rehearsal cross-examination at Don Wyatt's law office in Chapter 12.
5. 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? ?
6. On Day 3 of the trial, what two small victories are awarded to the defense?
7. According to George Butner, what is his task as the attorney of Karl Fontenot?
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 reasons given by Judge Powers as to why at least three panelists are excused from the case.
10. Describe the reaction of spectators at the trial after listening to Tommy Ward's taped statement as related at the end of Chapter 14.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"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 2
Some works of literature often depict acts of betrayal. Analyze the nature of a betrayal against a character from the novel, The Dreams of Ada. Then explain how the betrayal contributes to the overall story.
Essay Topic 3
How does the author of The Dreams of Ada draw a parallel between the Denice Haraway murder and the Linda Thompson murder. Cite specific references from the text.
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