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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 long had Maynard held the position?

2. What is the approximate population of Padua?

3. How much money is in the account?

4. Who did Morgan pardon against the advice of many?

5. The police believe the death was caused by an accident involving ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. It is never clear to Backman who Luigi is or who he works for in the US. Who does Luigi work for and to whom does he report?

2. Who is the President of the United States? What is his current status?

3. Discuss Mrs. Critz's doubts about her husband's death. Does she know how and why her husband died? Does she tell anyone about her suspicions?

4. What is the next morning's news regarding Backman's release? What is Carl Pratt's opinion?

5. Why is there tension between Backman and Ermanno? What is Backman's demand?

6. What are Maynard's proposed plans for Backman? What has been done so far?

7. Discuss the meeting between Sandberg and Pratt. Who are Sandberg and Pratt?

8. Why does Maynard want Morgan to pardon Joel Backman? Who is Joel Backman?

9. What obstacles does Critz run into when he attempts to get information on Backman? Who does he contact?

10. What is Joel Backman's family situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grisham examines the existence of JAM, a program designed to block transmissions to and from satellites in space. Discuss JAM. Do you think it exists? If so, where and how is it used? Who uses it? If it does not exist, how long do you think it might take to develop such a system? Technologically speaking, who is most likely to create and develop this type of program? Research the internet for information on this type of product. Write about the information found. Also discuss what Grisham's current opinion might be on this topic.

Essay Topic 2

One way in which Backman was violated was through the treatment in prison. Discuss Backman's prison experience? Why was Backman in solitary confinement? How long did that last? Where is the Rudley Federal Correction Facility? Who knows where Backman is imprisoned? What types of coercion does Teddy Maynard employ to try to get Backman to confess? Does it work? What is the state of Backman's physical and mental health? Is there any way to improve either? Explain. Also explain how Backman's treatment at Rudley is a clear violation of the man's civil rights.

Essay Topic 3

Backman decides the right thing to do is to turn JAM over to the Pentagon. Discuss Backman's decision. Why did Backman make the choice? Was it the right choice? Was Backman concerned about national security or did he have a bout with his conscience? Does Backman get paid for the program? Does Backman turn everything over or does he hold something back? Explain. What do you think the Pentagon intends to do with JAM? Do you think Backman is safe now? Explain.

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