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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hobby does Karl Fontenot take up to pass the time in jail?
(a) Drawing pictures.
(b) Singing hymns.
(c) Writing poems.
(d) Reading novels.

2. Of the twelve jurors in the Ward / Fontenot trial, how many jurors request anonymity?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 6.

3. At the beginning of Day 6 of the trial, what is the first image that appears on the video screen inside the courtroom?
(a) Tommy Ward.
(b) Denice Haraway.
(c) Steve Haraway.
(d) Karl Fontenot.

4. Who plays the role of Bill Peterson during the rehearsal of the defense witnesses at Don Wyatt's law office?
(a) Don Wyatt.
(b) Winifred Harrell.
(c) Willie Barnett.
(d) Leo Austin.

5. According to Judge Jones, how much do the jurors get paid per day?
(a) $12.50.
(b) $25.50.
(c) $15.45.
(d) $5.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a letter written by Tommy Ward, how many deaths has he seen with his own eyes?

2. Bill Peterson believes that it will take __________ for the jury's selection and the prosecution's case to be complete.

3. Who requests a second run-through of their testimony?

4. How does the jury react to Don Wyatt pulling out the skull and bones?

5. Who is the 67th and final witness for the State?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, why does Don Wyatt want "to keep the pot boiling" all summer before the trial begins?

2. Discuss the reasons given by Judge Powers as to why at least three panelists are excused from the case.

3. In Chapter 10, explain the two opposing views of the Denice Haraway case which are prevalent as summer begins.

4. On Day 3 of the trial, what two small victories are awarded to the defense?

5. Describe Miz Ward's attitude during the rehearsal cross-examination at Don Wyatt's law office in Chapter 12.

6. In Chapter 11, why does Charlene send Tricia Wolf two letters in August?

7. Describe the procedure used in selecting the jury in the Haraway case as detailed by Judge Donald Powers in Chapter 12.

8. According to the medical examiner in Chapter 19, what happened to Denice Haraway?

9. Why is the kidnapping of 29-year-old Linda Thompson important to the Denice Haraway case?

10. Summarize the results of the interview Richard Kerner has with Melvin Harden in Chapter 11.

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