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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. As John watches the autopsy conducted on Karen Randall, he discovers that her cause of death was systemic anaphylaxis, which is what?
2. When William Randall speaks of Ev, to whom is he referring?
3. During Suzanne Blake's first trimester of pregnancy, what does she contract?
4. After meeting with Art in jail, John calls his wife, Judith, and asks her to do what?
5. Roger Whiting tells John Berry that he had given Karen Randall penicillin __________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Alan Zenner, and why does John talk with him?
2. Explain why other doctors let Dr. Frank Conway rant and rave after one of his patients dies.
3. Why is John surprised to see J.D. Randall performing open heart surgery?
4. Summarize John Berry's phone conversation with Dr. Sanderson, head of the pathology labs, following his unfruitful meeting with Art Lee's attorney.
5. Who is Mrs. McPherson, and what happens to her?
6. After Dr. John Berry learns that Dr. Art Lee has been arrested, he recalls talking with Art about what serious matter?
7. During the first conversation between J.D. Randall and John Berry, what does the reader learn about Randall's attitude towards Art Lee?
8. What are some of the major findings made during Karen Randall's autopsy?
9. What does John Berry say about Dr. Conway's manner of conducting autopsies?
10. Why do the police arrest Art Lee?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the roles that race and ethnic background play in this story. When does this story take place? How does racism affect Art Lee's chances of a fair trial? How does racism affect George Wilson's ability to convince a jury that Art is innocent?
Essay Topic 2
Almost from the start, tension exists between John and several other characters. Cite specific examples when this tension works against John and when it works in his favor in his interactions with the following characters:
1. Captain Peterson.
2. J.D. Randall.
3. Roman Jones.
Essay Topic 3
Explain how Art and his family and John and his family go on with their lives once the case is closed.
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