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

2. At what time did Sweet make the call to Perry?
(a) 10:45 p.m.
(b) 11:35 p.m.
(c) 2:15 p.m.
(d) 12:30 p.m.

3. How much money was in the NAACP defense fund?
(a) $89,000.
(b) $143,000.
(c) $96,000.
(d) $76,000.

4. On what day was Ossian Sweet released?
(a) November 18.
(b) November 30.
(c) December 3.
(d) December 26.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the judge?

2. Who was slated to go on trial first?

3. Who declared that the trial could proceed?

4. What was the surname of the county prosecutor?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the crux of Toms' case?

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

8. What happened during jury selection?

9. What was the resolution between Rowlette and the NAACP?

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

(see the answer keys)

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