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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. Tommy Ward's confession tape is admitted into evidence as state exhibit number __________.
2. Who states, "Dick Tracy in disguise...I for one am going to sleep a lot easier knowing that Mr. Kerner is out there, solving crimes by taking pictures of people and pickups..."?
3. Sixty-five panelists are questioned as to whether they would have a problem imposing the death penalty. How many say they would have a problem with imposing the death penalty?
4. How does the jury react to Don Wyatt pulling out the skull and bones?
5. What items does Don Wyatt subpoena from the college?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 11, why does Charlene send Tricia Wolf two letters in August?
2. According to the medical examiner in Chapter 19, what happened to Denice Haraway?
3. Describe the opinion the attorneys have of Bud Wolf as described at the beginning of Chapter 13.
4. Why is the kidnapping of 29-year-old Linda Thompson important to the Denice Haraway case?
5. Discuss the reasons given by Judge Powers as to why at least three panelists are excused from the case.
6. Describe Tommy Ward's unusual experience on June 20th as depicted in Chapter 10.
7. Explain the testimony Don Wyatt would like to elicit from Joel Ward on Day 9 of the trial.
8. Discuss the atmosphere developing on both sides of the Haraway case as detailed at the beginning of Chapter 11.
9. In Chapter 10, explain the two opposing views of the Denice Haraway case which are prevalent as summer begins.
10. Describe the procedure used in selecting the jury in the Haraway case as detailed by Judge Donald Powers in Chapter 12.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss your views of the death penalty. Did The Dreams of Ada change your views on the death penalty? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the issue of justice and its role in society as related in The Dreams of Ada.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the controversy over the composite sketches in the Denice Haraway murder case. How useful or reliable are composite sketches? Should composite sketches be used as evidence against a suspect? Explain.
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