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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. How much money does Swanson offer to pay Beverly for the new information about Claire?

2. What happens when Derrick is driving to meet Angel?

3. What new demand does Maple make as he meets with Cleve?

4. What threat does Marlee make if anything goes wrong with the deal between her and Fitch?

5. What is Dr. Myra Sprawling-Goode 's specialty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Judge Harkin's instructions require the jurors to do?

2. What does Marlee tell Fitch will happen if the money is not in the bank account before the verdict is read?

3. What is Dr. Myra Sprawling-Goode's specialty that she testifies about and where did she get her funding for this research?

4. How does Fitch feel once he has sent the fax confirming the money was been successfully sent?

5. What does Beverly Monk wake up thinking about and what does it lead her to do?

6. What does Dr. McQuade testify about advertising and the tobacco companies?

7. What happens when Marlee meets with Marcus for the second time?

8. What does Marlee order Fitch to do with the money?

9. What does Marlee tell Fitch to do when she makes the next call and why does she make the call from where she does?

10. What information does Beverly remember about Claire after she talks with Phoebe?

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

Fitch and Marlee's relationship is unique. Do you believe Fitch was a passive player in this relationship? Why or why not? Why do you think he withholds information from Marlee? How would you handle the same situation?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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