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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had it been in Chapter 12 since Marc, Mike's son, had seen his dad?

2. When Chris spoke before Judge Sharp, for how many transcript pages did his speech last in Chapter 16?

3. In Chapter 15, how much time was there to free Corey?

4. How many times would Mike have to change buses in Chapter 12?

5. Within how many years did political commentator, author, and activist Van Jones want to cut the prison population by 50%?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of crafting did Sharanda do to keep her mind busy and make commissary money?

2. At the end of Chapter 12, why might Mike have still been in prison?

3. What happened within days of Genice's arrival at Carswell Federal Medical Center?

4. How did Chris keep himself busy in prison?

5. What job did Barnett start in Chapter 9?

6. When did Genice die, and what was her memorial like?

7. What did Sam Sheldon tell Barnett was essential in filing for clemency?

8. Where did Barnett go to work in Chapter 11?

9. How was Corey's case similar to Sharanda's?

10. Who was Corey Jacobs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were many disparities in sentencing for cases involving drug offenses. What disparities were there in sentencing for cases involving drug offenses? What is communicated about injustice through those disparities?

Essay Topic 2

Barnett had to decide whether to continue her job at ORIX or pursue justice full-time. Why did Barnett had to make a decision whether to stay at ORIX or pursue justice full-time? What pros and cons did she consider as she made her decision? How did she evaluate what the best decision was for herself and for her clients?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery uses the five senses and description to help readers imagine concepts. Symbolism uses objects or ideas to represent a concept. How does Barnett use imagery and symbols to represent and describe freedom?

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