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

2. In which book of the Bible does the story of the Prodigal Son appear?
(a) Matthew.
(b) John.
(c) Mark.
(d) Luke.

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

4. Why did Sweet take the stand if he was not required to do so?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Fear.
(c) Personal obligation.
(d) Shame.

5. The minister organized a group focused on which of the following?
(a) Community involvement.
(b) Raising funds.
(c) Political campaign.
(d) Racial non-violence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the issue with hiring the high profile attorneys?

3. Who was not condemned by Johnson?

4. How much time did Darrow have to work on the case before it went to trial?

5. Where did Sweet stay after being released?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the men explain their presence at the Sweets' house?

2. Relay Henry's story regarding the incident on Garland Avenue.

3. How did Sweet react to the interrogation?

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

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

6. Discuss the involvement of the media in the incident.

7. Briefly describe the closing arguments and verdict.

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

9. Describe the meeting between the NAACP and Darrow.

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

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