Just Mercy Ch. 1 Quiz

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English
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12th Grade
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Chelsea Kretz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Introduction, why was Stevenson so nervous when he went to visit Henry in prison?
Stevenson was an inexperienced intern
Stevenson was scared of Henry
Stevenson was taking his first big case as an attorney, alone
Stevenson was initially prejudiced against criminals
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Introduction, “Higher Ground,” Stevenson includes alarming statistics about poverty, racial injustice, mass incarceration, and capital punishment. What is the author’s main purpose for including this information?
Stevenson provides the reader with factual information to show the reader how McMillian’s case illustrates a larger social problem.
Stevenson uses this information to get the reader’s attention so that they will be interested in what he has to say.
Stevenson hopes to appeal to all readers by demonstrating how knowledgeable he is regarding mass incarceration and extreme punishment in America.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author describes his first meeting with Walter McMillian.
Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a restaurant
Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a movie theater
Bryan Stevenson visits Walter in prison for the first time
Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a baseball game
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author introduces the main theme of injustice and inequality.
The case of Henry
The author's personal experiences with injustice
The case of Walter McMillian
A historical event related to the main theme
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author introduces the concept of racial injustice in the criminal justice system.
The introduction of a new character who is a victim of racial injustice
The protagonist's struggle with poverty and unemployment
Walter McMillian's wrongful conviction and sentencing to death
The author's childhood experiences with racial discrimination
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
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