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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. In the murder trial Brian calls Kate about in Chapter 27, how long ago was the defendant repeatedly abused as a child by the man she killed?

2. What is the name of the maitre d' of the Cock restaurant in Chapter 17?

3. In Chapter 25, how many times does Sophie remember that James wrenched off her clothing?

4. On April 26, who tries to ask Sophie a question before she and James go into the courtroom?

5. What color suit does the female solicitor from CPS wear on April 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kate describe Angela Regan in Chapter 18?

2. How does Holly happen to be outside and run into James in Chapter 19?

3. In Chapter 17, why do James and Tom exit the restaurant quickly?

4. How is Kate coping with losing James' case?

5. What does Olivia look like for day three of the trial?

6. What does Tuppence say about the way that she and Charles raised James?

7. How many times did Olivia have sex with James at the House of Commons before the time in the elevator?

8. In Chapter 21, why is Ali not going right to bed after the house is quiet?

9. Who is Kitty Ledger, and what is her relationship to Olivia?

10. What is James thinking about the damage he and the Libertines are doing at the Cock restaurant in Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A conflict of interest is a clash between personal interests and professional responsibilities or duties and may lead to unethical behavior. Does Kate have a conflict of interest in James’ trial? Why does Kate hide her conflict of interest?

Essay Topic 2

Advocacy is defined as being more persuasive than your opponent and does not necessarily hinge on the truth. What does truth have to do with adversarial advocacy? Why is “truth a tricky issue” (5) when it comes to justice and advocacy?

Essay Topic 3

A predator is someone who preys on others. Could James Whitehouse and Graham Blackwell be considered predators? In what way are the two men alike?

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