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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. Which of the following characters is a closet smoker?

2. Who does Easter tell the jury Ginger is?

3. What offer does Shaver receive when he calls in to talk to the CEO of SuperHouse?

4. In what city will this court case be taking place?

5. Where does Fitch go to meet with Marlee?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Leon Robilio as a result of smoking and how did he testify at the trial?

2. What happens when the FBI agents take Hoppy down to Dupree's office?

3. What story does the Wall Street Journal run after Krigler's testimony?

4. What three things does Easter bring to the Judges attention when he meets with him?

5. Who has the jury selected to be the leader and how does the defense react to the decision?

6. How and when did Easter and Marlee meet?

7. Who does Small track down in regards to Marlee and what information does this person share?

8. What is the problem that Hoppy is told exists with the land deal that Ringwald proposes?

9. What happens on Wednesday morning that causes the trial to hit a snag?

10. What message does Marlee provide to Fitch when she calls him on Monday morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think this novel has a basis in truth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Which side of the case do you think is more successful at sabotaging the jury? Why do you feel this way? What is your opinion on jury sabotage?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think the typical juror could be influenced in the same manner that the jurors in the novel were influenced? Why or why not?

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