Cause and Effect in The Evolution of Useful Things — Unit test
Question 2 • Huffman_ELA8_Q1_26-27
Read the excerpt from Monster.PETROCELLIThen he must have lied, is that right?O’BRIENObjection. The prosecution is soliciting an argument.PETROCELLIWithdrawn. Mr. Harmon, you say you weren’t at the drugstore anytime during the day of the robbery. Perhaps you would tell us where you were.
Answer
A
feels confident that she can answer the question herself.
B
is aware that her tactics are not appropriate.
C
feels that she would lose an argument with Mr. Harmon.
D
is aware that Mr. Harmon would not want to argue.
Explanation
Petrocelli first asks, “Then he must have lied, is that right?” O’Brien objects because the question invites an argument rather than asking for relevant testimony. Petrocelli withdraws it and asks Mr. Harmon where he was instead, showing that she recognizes her earlier questioning tactic is not appropriate.
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