He Was Wrongfully Convicted for 17 Years, Now He’s Helping Others be Heard

He Was Wrongfully Convicted for 17 Years, Now He’s Helping Others be Heard

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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John Bunt shares his story of being wrongfully convicted at 14 and spending 27 years fighting for his freedom. Illiterate at the time of his trial, he learned to read in prison, which empowered him to help others and eventually get exonerated. After his release, he founded 'A Voice from the Unheard,' a literacy program that distributes books to various institutions. His story highlights the transformative power of literacy and his commitment to helping others through education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated John Bunn to learn how to read while he was incarcerated?

He wanted to fight for his innocence.

He was inspired by other inmates.

He needed to communicate with his lawyer.

He wanted to write a book.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take John Bunn to learn to read in prison?

18 months

24 months

12 months

6 months

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened to John Bunn in 2018?

He started a new job.

He moved to a new city.

He was fully exonerated.

He published a book.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the literacy program John Bunn started after his release?

Read to Succeed

A Voice from the Unheard

Literacy for All

Books for Freedom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does John Bunn believe literacy provides?

Financial success

Freedom of the mind

Better job opportunities

Social connections