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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. What does Sam contact Willie and ask him to do?

2. Who is called as a witness that gives a very upsetting testimony?

3. What happens when the sniper is caught?

4. Where is the sniper located?

5. Who receives one of the summons to be on the jury pool?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the last day of the trial in Chapter 19 when Danny's punishment is to be decided.

2. Describe the election campaign that takes place in Chapter 27.

3. Describe Lydia Vince's testimony in Chapter 16.

4. What does Willie's story in Chapter 9 entail?

5. Describe Callie's feelings about being picked to be on the jury for the murder trial.

6. Describe the news story that Willie runs in Chapter 6 and what happens because of it.

7. Describe the lunch in Chapter 11 at Callie Ruffin's house.

8. Explain Callie's childhood and how she was educated.

9. Describe the letters that Willie receives after the trial.

10. Describe the testimony of Lydia's ex-husband.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Why did Willie suddenly grow tired of journalism as a vocation? Why did Willie suddenly grow tired of Clayton?

2) Is there any indication that Willie felt this way or was beginning to feel this way before the offer was made on the newspaper? Explain.

3) Why did Willie suddenly feel this way or realize he was feeling this way after the offer was made?

Essay Topic 2

1) Is there any chance that another draft would be started in time of war? Explain.

2) Would you ask your children to dodge the draft? Explain your answer.

3) Would you view it differently if your child signed up for the service as apposed to a draft? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Danny Padgitt the only member of the Padgitt family that is singled out and given any background or extended description on? What is the role of the Padgitt family?

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