Just Mercy, Chapter 9

On the first day of the Rule 32 hearing, Stevenson first tries to...

See pg. 167.

• Call Tate to testify

• Immediately present new evidence on the McMillian case

• Invoke the rule of sequestration

• Confront Chapman about his new mustache

True/False: Myers's imposing demeanor helped keep listeners engaged.

See pg. 169

• True

• False

Which of the following is the most prominent symbol used in this chapter?

pg. 179, 177, 180

• Police dogs

• The judge's gavel

• Chapman's mustache

• Metal detectors

What was Mrs. Williams fighting for when she was attacked by a police dog?

See pg. 179

• Chapman's mustache

• Abolition of slavery

• Voting rights

• Women's rights

. To undermine Stevenson's evidence, on the second day the court officers did the following (multiple answers):

• Forced Walter to wear his prison uniform

• Denied Walter's supporters entrance to the courtroom

• Added a metal detector and a German shepherd to scare away Walter's supporters

• Shackled Walter's ankles in the courtroom.

What concerns did Michael express in his talk on the beach with Stevenson?

• He was concerned about how distracting Chapman's mustache was.

• He was concerned about the public backlash they might get after having so much proof.

• He was concerned about not being able to see sharks in the water when it was dark.

• He was concerned about McMillian's well-being.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

How did blacks in the courtroom respond to Mrs. Williams coming in?

See pg. 180

• Jubilance

• Sadness

• Anger

• Bemusement

Mrs. Williams repeats over and over again the following phrase: "I can't be scared of no ________. I can't be scared of no _______."

Morrison's family embraces the following narrative about justice:

pg. 178

• The justice system is corrupt.

• Criminals must be prosecuted swiftly.

• There is no hope in seeking justice though the legal system.

• Criminals must be prosecuted fairly.

How long was Stevenson given to present his evidence for the Rule 32 hearing?

See pg. 165

• A day

• 3 months

• 3 days

• A week

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A