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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. On what device does Derek say Jacob reads and writes pornographic stories?

2. Police reports filed at the time of the incident describe an assault taking place against Matthew at what location?

3. At what location does Dr. Vogel deliver her psychiatric diagnoses of Jacob?

4. Who opens a Facebook profile under the fake name Marvin Glasscock?

5. What is the nickname of Andy's biological father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe details about the mysterious car that Andy believes is following him at a certain point in the narrative.

2. What element of Laurie does Andy say never ages?

3. What is the outcome of Dr. Vogel's DNA tests?

4. How does William Landay use a sailboat to create a simile about the timeline of a trial?

5. Who wins the battle between Neal and Duffy within Chapter 30?

6. What does Andy state about a prosecutor's feelings about the internet?

7. What verdict does Andy name as the only one that will make a real difference to his family, even if Jacob is acquitted?

8. In what ways do classmates of Jacob's express to Andy their thoughts about Jacob's true nature?

9. What reason does Andy give for granting Dr. Vogel's request for a particular item?

10. When Andy loses his temper while testifying in front of the grand jury, Neal uses the episode as a way to comment on Andy's relationship with control. What does Neal say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the shocking and unexpected ending of William Landay's novel Defending Jacob. What are the author's intentions for the ending's effects on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Andy’s character throughout the novel. Discuss whether he is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about the novel while using the critical power theory lens of psychoanalytical theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim combining research about applying psychoanalytical theory to a text with concrete details from the novel.

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