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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trial; The Vigil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the law firm that was initially contacted about the leukemia clusters?
(a) Conway & Mulligan.
(b) Roisman & Mulligan.
(c) Jones & Mulligan.
(d) Reed & Mulligan.

2. What is Skinner's reputation as a judge?
(a) Tough.
(b) Fair but tough.
(c) Hard to deal with.
(d) Biased.

3. Judge Skinner has a lengthy and mutual friendship with which of the attorneys?
(a) Cheeseman.
(b) Jacobs.
(c) Facher.
(d) Schlictmann.

4. In the 1970s who is the world's foremost expert in leukemia clusters?
(a) Dr. John Truman.
(b) Dr. Joseph Peters.
(c) Dr. Thomas Clark.
(d) Dr. Clark Heath.

5. How many specific questions does Skinner give to the jury?
(a) 4.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said: "Being in trial . . . is like being submerged in deep water for weeks at a time. The world above becomes a faint echo."

2. Beverly Paigen provides Schlictmann with a report on what?

3. Who is the first person who contacted the Atlanta Center for Disease Control about Woburn's leukemia cluster?

4. In the late 1800's what is Woburn's primary industry?

5. Who is Shirley Conibear?

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