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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jordan explain the bullet path in Emily's head?
(a) A robber could have shot her.
(b) He says the gun could have slipped.
(c) The bullet path was incorrectly determined.
(d) Emily could have had someone other than Chris help her.

2. What does the prosecutor say to explain why Chris killed Emily?
(a) He was suicidal and wanted her to die with him.
(b) He was cruel to her.
(c) He did it to prevent his future from being ruined.
(d) He was an abusive boyfriend.

3. What does Jordan get Marrone to admit about Emily?
(a) Emily definitely fired the gun.
(b) Emily had gunpowder residue on her.
(c) All tests indicate that Emily fired the gun.
(d) Emily was not tested for gunpowder residue.

4. In September 1997, what has Emily found out?
(a) Chris is cheating on her.
(b) She has HIV.
(c) She has an STD.
(d) She is pregnant.

5. How does Melanie react to news of Michael meeting up with Gus?
(a) Sadly.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Happily.
(d) Neutrally.

6. What does Delaney hope to establish through the witness called after the medical examiner?
(a) That Emily was murdered by someone other than Chris.
(b) That Emily didn't intend to die.
(c) That Emily intended to die.
(d) That Emily's death was accidental.

7. Whom does James forget to mention in an acceptance speech?
(a) Any family members.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Gus.
(d) Chris.

8. What happens when Gus tries to talk to Melanie?
(a) Melanie runs away.
(b) Gus yells at Melanie.
(c) Melanie yells at Gus.
(d) They talk.

9. How long does Chris have to wait before he petitions for medium-security prison?
(a) A day.
(b) A month.
(c) Almost a week.
(d) He can't petition.

10. What do the Golds say to the Hartes after the trial?
(a) They are sorry that Chris is not in jail.
(b) They cannot be friends with them.
(c) They don't say a word.
(d) They are sorry.

11. What does Emily's friend think of her suicide?
(a) It's shocking but she knew that Emily was depressed.
(b) She knew Emily would do it.
(c) She doesn't think it was suicide.
(d) It's shocking and unexpected.

12. What does Jordan do with the jewelry store clerk's testimony?
(a) Asks the judge to throw it out.
(b) Shows how Emily was always depressed.
(c) Shows how Emily must have been murdered.
(d) Shows how fast Emily's mental state declined.

13. What is Chris' cellmate accused of?
(a) Killing his wife.
(b) Killing his infant son.
(c) Attempting to kill his infant son.
(d) Attempting to kill his wife.

14. What do the Golds do after the trial?
(a) Become friends with Gus and James again.
(b) Sue Gus and James.
(c) Sell their house.
(d) Apologize to Chris.

15. What does Chris do once the Golds are gone?
(a) Finds a note in his mailbox.
(b) Finds the can that he and Emily used to pass notes in.
(c) Celebrates.
(d) Cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sure that the case is won?

2. What verdict does the jury return?

3. What does Jordan get Melanie to admit while testifying at Chris' trial?

4. What happens during Emily's appointment for the abortion?

5. Who loads the gun used in the incident that ended Emily's life?

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