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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. In what area of the police department did Davis work?
(a) SWAT.
(b) Crimes Against Persons.
(c) Chief's office.
(d) Narcotics.

2. White was upset about the cost of what?
(a) Hotel expenses.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Drycleaning.
(d) Second trial.

3. Who was not condemned by Johnson?
(a) Rowlette.
(b) Murphy.
(c) Perry.
(d) Mahoney.

4. Which of the following was missing from the court room when Darrow and Hays argued to dismiss?
(a) Judge.
(b) Defendants.
(c) Prosecution.
(d) Jury.

5. The NAACP believed that which of the following was unnecessary?
(a) Three local lawyers.
(b) Four star hotels.
(c) Catered lunches.
(d) Chauffered cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sweet stay after being released?

2. Who was questioned about the shots being fired?

3. Who spoke to the men about the guns and ammunition?

4. Who was N. K. McGill?

5. Who is James Johnson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the crux of Toms' case?

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

3. How did the attorneys learn about the charges against the 11 men?

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

5. Describe the meeting between the NAACP and Darrow.

6. What significant testimony greatly helped the Sweet case?

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

8. How did Darrow's involvement change the tone of national press coverage?

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

10. What happened after the shootings on Garland Avenue?

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