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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. Kabuo thinks his fate is sealed because

2. As a husband, Carl Heine, Jr. was

3. Nels Gundersson gets Dr. Whitman to admit that the blood on the gaff is likely from

4. When Ishmael begged Hatsue to hold him

5. Outside, as the snowfall diminishes, Ishmael notices

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does the power outage have on the ambiance in the courtroom?

2. Why did Kabuo and Hatsue not inform the Sheriff of what they said really happened on the night of Carl Heine's death?

3. What is it that keeps Alexander Van Ness from agreeing to convict Kabuo Miyamoto?

4. What is the glimmer of hope that comes from Susan Marie's testimony?

5. Although things are looking a little better for Kabuo, his story is once again compromised by a question from Alvin Hooks. Explain how he damages his testimony in this chapter.

6. Why does Ishmael make a racial slur when Hatsue expresses sympathy for the loss of his arm?

7. Nels Gudmundsson makes a fascinating statement about Hooks' tactics with regard to racism. Discuss this.

8. What new information does Hatsue provide that sheds a new light on the incident involving Carl Heine?

9. What scenario has prosecutor, Alvin Hooks, cooked up to try to bolster his case against Kabuo?

10. What is Alvin Hooks' motivation in trying to convict Kabuo? How would winning the case benefit Nels Gudmundsson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carl Heine's accident is one that the Coast Guard missed entirely. Research historical Coast Guard rescues, and summarize their stories. What is the biggest challenge for the Coast Guard, and how have they dealt with obstacles that confront them? Wrap up your essay with a critical review of the coast guard, and determine whether they are an important branch of the military or whether they are just a lookout crew.

Essay Topic 2

If you live by the ocean, this should be an easy assignment. What are some of the disadvantages to living close to the seashore? Write a paper for someone in the Midwest who has never seen the ocean, and describe the hardships and difficulties of living on a coastline. Be convincing.

Essay Topic 3

Take a position and write an essay on the following: Is the U.S. government paying proper and sufficient attention to the psychological effects on soldiers returning from war? Support your answers with research and facts.

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