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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rusty thinks that he cannot calm Barbara's inner tumult because too much of his energies must be directed toward the "monumental task" of __________________________.
(a) taking care of Nat.
(b) being himself.
(c) keeping his job.
(d) staying physically healthy.

2. What is the nickname of the county pathologist?
(a) Dr. Death.
(b) Painless.
(c) Fingers.
(d) Formaldehyde.

3. Who is Stew Dubinsky?
(a) A mechanic.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A cop.
(d) A reporter.

4. Which of the following is NOT someone Nico has subpoenaed to testify in Carolyn's murder trial?
(a) Horgan.
(b) Robinson.
(c) Eugenia.
(d) Rusty.

5. Lip shows Rusty some documents that show that Carolyn was __________________ probation officer.
(a) Leon Wells'.
(b) Jimmy Frank's.
(c) Tommy Molto's.
(d) Sam D'Amico's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Raymond Horgan?

2. What is Lipranzer's nickname?

3. Who is the trial judge chosen for Rusty's case?

4. Who is Carolyn's son?

5. What is Rusty's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances in which Tommy Molto accuses Rusty of killing Carolyn?

2. What does Rusty tell Robinson about his behavior after Carolyn ended their affair?

3. How is Carolyn able to connect with little Wendell McGaffen when preparing for the abuse case?

4. What is the importance to the plot of Rusty's visits with his psychiatrist?

5. Explain Rusty's relationship with his boss, Raymond Horgan, especially as it relates to running for the District Attorney job.

6. Why does Rusty tell Marty about his own father's neglect of him?

7. How is the B file introduced into the novel?

8. What is Barbara's reaction when she learns that Rusty will be working on Carolyn's murder case?

9. What does Sandy think about Nico Della Guardia's decision to not add a charge of obstruction of justice against Rusty?

10. What quality does Rusty attach to beautiful people like his own father?

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