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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. How did the rock throwers arrive at the Sweet house?
(a) Police cruiser.
(b) Bus.
(c) On foot.
(d) Cab.

2. The trial seemed to ride on the hope that Darrow could present a case that could be described how?
(a) Chilling.
(b) Inspiring.
(c) Repentant.
(d) Shocking.

3. Toms stated that the men must have been looking for which of the following?
(a) Confrontation.
(b) Retribution.
(c) Cause.
(d) Equality.

4. Who finally admitted to finding a stone in the house?
(a) Mahoney.
(b) Schuknecht.
(c) Adler.
(d) Perry.

5. On what date was Sweet called to testify?
(a) December 3.
(b) November 18.
(c) November 27.
(d) October 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the surname of the county prosecutor?

2. The defense succeeded in having charges dropped against which defendant?

3. What was the mayor's surname?

4. What was James Johnson's middle name?

5. Who participated in jury selection with Darrow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Name at least one of the obstacles involved in Darrow and Hays joining the legal team on the Sweet case.

2. What happened during jury selection?

3. Discuss the replacement of Hays on the defense team.

4. How did White approach the Sweets' lawyers? What was the outcome of the meeting?

5. How did Sweet react to the interrogation?

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

7. Who was Weldon Johnson?

8. What was the agreement made by the prosecution regarding the upcoming trials?

9. What was one topic on which many of the people at the scene could not agree?

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

(see the answer keys)

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