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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what night of the week did the author lead a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Sunday.

2. Ronald Duncan was charged with committing double murder with what weapon?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A handgun.
(c) A shotgun.
(d) A hammer.

3. According to the narrator in “Intake,” the Central lockup facility was “ancient by Los Angeles standards,” meaning that it had been standing since before what?
(a) The Spanish American War.
(b) WWI.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) WWII.

4. The victims of the murder that Ronald Duncan was tried for owned what franchise?
(a) Baskin Robbins.
(b) In-N-Out Burger.
(c) Pizza Hut.
(d) Church’s Chicken.

5. What was John Sloan’s father’s profession?
(a) Plumber.
(b) Mason.
(c) Banker.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is used in the book for criminal offenses that apply to juveniles but not to adults?

2. Where did John Sloan’s grandparents immigrate to America from?

3. How old was Ronald Duncan in Part 1, Chapter 3?

4. What is the title of Part 1, Chapter 3?

5. What element of an adult courtroom is missing in the juvenile court system?

(see the answer key)

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