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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. What was James Johnson's middle name?

2. In what area of the police department did Davis work?

3. What group was eliminated from jury selection?

4. What document was objected to by Hays?

5. What was the surname of the county prosecutor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the assistant prosecutor's angle when presented the Sweet case to a judge in a pre-trial hearing?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why was White unhappy with the decision made by the court?

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

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

10. Briefly describe the closing arguments and verdict.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write how you think the Sweet trial would be handled in today's court system. How would the approach change? Would the case receive national media attention like the Sweet's case? Would the case require the intervention of the NAACP and high powered attorneys? State reasons for your opinions, using as many facts as possible.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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