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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did not offer services or advice to the NAACP?
(a) Toms.
(b) Hays.
(c) Darrow.
(d) White.

2. What motion did Darrow file at the beginning of the defense presentation?
(a) Mistrial.
(b) Dismissal.
(c) Voire dire.
(d) Undue prejudice.

3. What reporter was called to testify?
(a) Samson.
(b) Washington.
(c) Brown.
(d) Adler.

4. What group was eliminated from jury selection?
(a) KKK.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Women.
(d) Whites.

5. What did Darrow request from the court?
(a) Different judge.
(b) Mistrial.
(c) Continuance.
(d) Change of venue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Darrow go to raise funds for the Sweet case?

2. Who did the mayor blame for racial violence?

3. Which of the following men was not one of Sweet's attorneys?

4. What happened to the cases against the other defendants?

5. Who did witnesses say began to throw the rocks?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the men explain their presence at the Sweets' house?

2. What significant testimony greatly helped the Sweet case?

3. What is the crux of Toms' case?

4. How did the NAACP help the Sweets and their associates in jail?

5. How was the legal team for the Sweets finally united?

6. How did the author describe Darrow's approach to the witnesses?

7. Who was Walter White and why was he sent to Detroit?

8. List the date and names of all parties involved in opening day of the Sweet trial.

9. How did the chores of trial break down for Darrow and Hays?

10. What happened after the shootings on Garland Avenue?

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