Just Mercy Ch. 1 Quiz

Just Mercy Ch. 1 Quiz

12th Grade

5 Qs

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Just Mercy Ch. 1 Quiz

Just Mercy Ch. 1 Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.6

+12

Standards-aligned

Created by

Chelsea Kretz

Used 15+ times

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5 questions

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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

Tags

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.

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5