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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. When Art had performed an abortion on Ev Randall, whose child was it?
2. After Judith goes home, why does John stay behind at the Lee residence?
3. Whenever John mentions Karen, Sam Archer says that she was __________.
4. Norton tells John that it would be interesting if what happened at the pharmacy was related to what?
5. When John checks with Memorial Hospital about Karen's autopsy results, he learns that the official findings are that she died of a reaction from penicillin and complications from what?
Short Essay Questions
1. When John is in the hospital, what happens to Roman Jones?
2. Why does Peter refuse to perform an abortion on Karen the last time she asks him for one?
3. When a reporter arrives to cover the demonstration at the Lee house, what does John tell him?
4. How does John's wife, Judith, feel at the dinner party at George Morris' house?
5. Summarize John's encounter with Sam Archer.
6. What does Norton tell John is missing from Memorial Hospital?
7. How does John's hunch pay off when he meets Angela Harding?
8. When John visits Dr. Fritz Werner at his office, what does Fritz say about Karen?
9. Describe Dr. Norton Francis Hammond.
10. What conflicting results does John receive regarding Karen's possible pregnancy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the members of the Randall family: J.D., Ev, Karen, Peter, and William. State everything that makes this a dysfunctional family. Explain how they hide secrets to protect their image.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Discuss some of the instances when John Berry poses as someone else: for example, a police officer, an attorney, a relative, a drug buyer. Why does he pose as someone he is not? In each case, what information does he gain? Can it be argued that "the end justifies the means?" Why or why not?
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