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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. 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?

2. Who is Don Wyatt referring to when he says, "how anyone could be so stupid as to make up all those lies and think that was going to get them out of trouble"?

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?

4. Who is the 67th and final witness for the State?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to the medical examiner in Chapter 19, what happened to Denice Haraway?

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

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

5. Describe the procedure used in selecting the jury in the Haraway case as detailed by Judge Donald Powers in Chapter 12.

6. According to Bill Peterson in Chapter 17, what is the key moment in the Ward / Fontenot trial?

7. How does George Butner feel after playing both Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot's confession tapes to the court in Chapter 16? Explain why he feels this way.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the disappearance in Chapter 1 reflects the central conflict in the novel and the difficulties that lie ahead.

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

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

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