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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. Who did the mayor blame for racial violence?

2. Who held a rally in the park?

3. White split his time between court and which other activity?

4. What did Sweet do while awaiting a new trial?

5. Who participated in jury selection with Darrow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was agreed upon by the court and the defense?

2. What significant testimony greatly helped the Sweet case?

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

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

5. Aside from notoriety, how did Darrow's presence help the Sweet case?

6. Who was Walter White and why was he sent to Detroit?

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

8. Briefly describe the closing arguments and verdict.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A major event in the book took place when the Sweets moved into the house on Garland Avenue. Examine the move and its repercussions. Do you feel it was a good idea to go through with the move? What do you think happened to the house? How do you think the neighborhood changed after the mistrial and acquittal of Henry Sweet?

Essay Topic 2

The Sweets were held in jail without bail or the ability to have visitors. Examine if either of those things infringed on any of their civil rights. Also examine the purpose and use of Miranda rights during an arrest.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the concept of mob mentality. What is mob mentality? Is it positive or negative? How did mob mentality play a role in the story? Have you ever experienced mob mentality? Explain.

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