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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 many children do Marvin and his wife have?
2. David McAllister wishes to speak to Adam about the possibility of _____________ with Sam's case.
3. In their meeting, what does Sam make clear to Adam?
4. Lee's son was raised by what family's standards and traditions?
5. Although they can't see each other, all of the inmates on death row pass what?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the meeting with Adam and Sam, Adam thinks aloud about his father and this sparks an interest in Sam. Why did the mention of Eddie, Adam's father and Sam's son, arouse curiosity in Sam?
2. Describe Adam's Aunt Lee's marriage.
3. Describe Marvin Kramer's life after the bomb blast.
4. How does Adam feel about his first visit with his grandfather?
5. When the bomb detonates, what happens to Sam?
6. Why is Adam Hall eager to represent Sam Cayhall?
7. What is Adam wanting to see Sam for?
8. What happens at the visit Adam has with Sam when Adam brings up the name Wyn Lettner on the Monday after filing the petition in court?
9. How is Adam Hall related to Sam Cayhall?
10. What is the exception to the rule about the recreational hour for the inmates outside?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Adam was very excited to be at Kravitz and Bane, and even more excited to transfer to the pro bono department. A former representative of Sam's, Garner Goodman, and Emmitt Wycoff, Adam's boss at the Chicago office, both support Adam. However, Daniel Rosen, a top executive at Kravitz and Bane, wants to terminate Adam. What is the termination issue with Kravitz and Bane and Adam? Does this make Adam want to look for other employment or does he feel okay with the company? Explain your answer and give supporting details from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the time that Sam was in prison, he had visitors. Name all of the people who came to visit Sam at the prison, listing any surprise visitors that Sam may have had. When did these people come to visit Sam in prison? Why do these people come to visit Sam?
Essay Topic 3
Lee was once an alcoholic, but now is not. However, Lee has recently binged. What has caused Lee to relapse into drinking again? What does she do to try to cover up the fact that she has relapsed back to drinking? Is the relapse back to drinking related to Sam, her involvement with Adam, or for no particular reason? Give specific details from the novel to support your answer.
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