Chapter 8
1. What is meant by the “Substantial Steps Test” under the Model  Penal Code? Why was it created and what was the intent? List and  describe the two parts of the Substantial Steps test. Give an example of  a this test is applied to the actions of a person attempting to commit a  criminal offense.
2. Define what is meant by “legal impossibility” and “factual  impossibility” Can both of these defenses function as a defense to an  attempt crime? Give an example of each.
Chapter 9
1. Define and describe the term Corpus Delicti. What does this term  mean in regards to the burden of the prosecution? How does corpus  delicti affect a criminal prosecution for muder if the body of the  victim is not located?
2. What is menat by the term “felony murder”? Describe the  difference between murder and felony murder. What is the specific  section in the Texas Penal Code that describes felony murder? What is  the punishment for murder and felony murder in the Texas Penal Code?