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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. How many children does Jackie Bell have?

2. In Chapter 15, where was the soldier from who escaped from a prison camp with Pete during the war?

3. In Chapter 11, what did Errol McLeish bring for Jackie's children for Christmas?

4. In Chapter 20, how far does Pete walk from the jail to the courthouse?

5. What is the name of the first juror selected for Pete's trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ernie Dowdle, and what is his job?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 6, who is present at in the courtroom?

3. In Chapter 7, how does Joel justify disobeying his father?

4. What does Jackie remember about her husband in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 10, what information does Wilbanks discover about Bell that may help Pete's case?

6. In Chapter 5, what does Florry take to Pete at the jail?

7. How did Pete and Liza meet?

8. Where is Pete's funeral held and his body buried?

9. What does John Wilbanks, the Banning family lawyer, tell Florry about Pete's case?

10. Who is Clay Wample and why does he come to Clantonr?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The point of view that an author uses in a novel determines how readers view events and characters. What is the point of view of The Reckoning? How does that point of view affect how readers view events and characters?

Essay Topic 2

How does Grisham use historical accounts when writing about Pete’s experiences in the Philippines? How does art imitate life through his use of historical details in writing about those experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Liza lies about the man with whom she has an affair. How does her lie lead to unintended consequences?

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