Prima Facie Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Julian react after being arrested? (from Pages 68 – 88 )

He claims not to remember the incident at all.

He offers Tessa money to drop the charges.

He insists he is not a criminal and blames Tessa.

He admits to what he did and apologizes.

2.

How does Tessa describe the challenge of defending someone accused of sexual assault? (from Pages 32 – 44)

The defence must prove the accused is innocent.

The defence must discredit all witness testimonies.

The defence must show the accused reasonably believed there was consent.

The defence must prove the alleged victim consented.

3.

What is Tessa’s mother’s reaction when she tells her she won a case? (from Pages 1 – 31)

She celebrates Tessa’s victory and praises her skills.

She asks Tessa to take on a pro bono case for a friend.

She encourages Tessa to switch to prosecuting criminals instead.

She criticizes her, saying it means a criminal has gone free.

4.

How does Tessa describe her approach to cross-examining witnesses? (from Pages 1 – 31)

She believes all witnesses should be treated with sympathy.

She sees it as a strategic game and enjoys winning.

She avoids aggressive questioning to maintain fairness.

She relies on emotional appeals to persuade the jury.

5.

What does Tessa argue in defence of criminal defence barristers? (from Pages 1 – 31)

They only take on cases they personally support.

They ensure that every accused person has the right to a fair trial.

They always believe their clients are innocent.

They work primarily to reduce prison overcrowding.

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