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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. When time comes to sentence Ward and Fontenot, how much time has past since they were originally arrested?
2. Who does Richard Kerner interview at the house on 730 West Twelfth Street?
3. On Day 3 of the Ward / Fontenot trial, who is the first witness called to the stand?
4. On Day 9 of the Haraway case, who testifies that she had cut Tommy's hair very short on April 20th?
5. According to Bud Wolf, why did Tommy Ward cut his hair?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 10, explain the two opposing views of the Denice Haraway case which are prevalent as summer begins.
2. What theory does Don Wyatt want Richard Kerner to tell Jason Lurch to get him to talk with Wyatt?
3. On Day 3 of the trial, what two small victories are awarded to the defense?
4. Under cross- examination, Gary Rogers says that he had made three phone calls to Ada while questioning Tommy Ward. What person did Rogers call? Why did he call the person three times? ?
5. Explain the testimony Don Wyatt would like to elicit from Joel Ward on Day 9 of the trial.
6. Discuss the reasons given by Judge Powers as to why at least three panelists are excused from the case.
7. Describe Tommy Ward's unusual experience on June 20th as depicted in Chapter 10.
8. According to the medical examiner in Chapter 19, what happened to Denice Haraway?
9. According to Judge Powers in Chapter 18, what is the most critical legal question concerning the Ward / Fontenot trial?
10. In Chapter 11, why does Charlene send Tricia Wolf two letters in August?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
By researching the jury selecting process of the Oklahoma State Justice Department in today's society, write an essay comparing and contrasting the jury selection of today's society to that of the jury selection of the Haraway murder case. Justify your answer by using specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Some works of literature often depict acts of betrayal. Analyze the nature of a betrayal against a character from the novel, The Dreams of Ada. Then explain how the betrayal contributes to the overall story.
Essay Topic 3
"Innocent until proven guilty" is a simple to understand expression. Once proven guilty, innocence is no longer a factor. However, proving that an individual is guilty is not always an easy task. Discuss the actions taken to prosecute Tommy Ward. Based on the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and alibi's, do you believe that Ward was innocent or guilty?
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