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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Steve think Petrocelli is using Bolden's testimony?
(a) Because he is a criminal and also black.
(b) Because Petrocelli is a liar.
(c) Because it will lead to him and King.
(d) Because O'Brien cannot object.

2. What does Steve notice about the other prisoners in his journal from Wednesday, July 8?
(a) Some of them are women.
(b) Most of them are old.
(c) They are all pretty young.
(d) There are many who are younger than he is.

3. Why is Steve having stomach problems on Wednesday, July 8?
(a) He cannot use the bathroom in front of the other prisoners.
(b) He has allergies.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) The prison food is bad.

4. In his journal from Wednesday, July 8, where does Steve say that he does not feel involved with his own case?
(a) On the bus.
(b) In court.
(c) At home.
(d) In jail.

5. When Steve decides to write a movie, where does he say he learned to block out scenes?
(a) In the prison library.
(b) From a book.
(c) At school.
(d) At home.

6. How does Detective Karyl describe the scene when he enters the drugstore?
(a) "Horrifying."
(b) "All in a day's work."
(c) "Uncomfortable."
(d) "Pretty gruesome."

7. What is Steve doing in the screenplay when he overhears two women with accents from the neighborhood?
(a) Hanging out with friends.
(b) Playing basketball.
(c) Doing homework.
(d) Robbing a man.

8. When Steve's screenplay describes two women from the neighborhood, which accent do they have?
(a) German.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Southern.
(d) West Indian.

9. According to Steve in the prologue, when is the best time to cry?
(a) In private.
(b) At night.
(c) In the morning.
(d) During visiting hours.

10. What is Steve wearing when his father comes to visit him in prison?
(a) Shorts and t-shirt.
(b) Striped pajamas.
(c) A suit.
(d) An orange jumpsuit.

11. What does Acie say about the verdict he expects?
(a) He does not care.
(b) He wants to go free.
(c) He is innocent.
(d) He hopes to get life.

12. What stolen goods does Wendell Bolton buy?
(a) Cartons of cigarettes.
(b) Boxes of cigars.
(c) Razor blades.
(d) Bottles of alcohol.

13. In the credits in Chapter One, Kathy O'Brien is credited as what?
(a) District Doubter.
(b) Doubting Defense Attorney.
(c) Assistant D.A.
(d) Defense Attorney with Doubts.

14. In the credits in Chapter 1, Osvaldo Cruz is credited as what?
(a) Tough Guy.
(b) Tough Guy Wannabe.
(c) Weakling.
(d) Thug.

15. What is the subtitle of the movie listed in the credits in Chapter 1?
(a) The Story of Steve's Mistakes.
(b) The Story of My Miserable Life.
(c) The Story of Mr. Nesbitt's Murder.
(d) The Monstrosities of Prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steve notice about the mirror in his cell in the prologue?

2. Why does Johnny think that "bank money is too serious?"

3. In the screenplay description of the inmates "yelling from cell to cell," what distinguishes their yells?

4. What type of criminal charges against Wendell Bolton are dropped?

5. In the exterior shot in the screenplay following the note of Tuesday, July 7, who is the heavy woman accompanying the young men?

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