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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. How long after the birth of his second daughter did Oswald start stalking General Walker again?

2. Who interviewed Oswald a few days after his return from the USSR?

3. Where did Oswald live in USSR according to Chapter 3?

4. Who was Oswald's request for a visa forwarded to?

5. What does Chapter 8 say Oswald appeared in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened within an hour of President Kennedy's assassination according to Chapter 1?

2. Why did the FBI reopen its case on Oswald according to Chapter 6?

3. When Oswald obtained a job working in photography, what did he do according to Chapter 5?

4. What did people say about the number of shots?

5. Who was James Hosty and what did he want?

6. What happened as the motorcade went through Dealey Plaza?

7. What did Lee do on September 25, 1963 according to Chapter 9?

8. What happened in the days after Oswald reached Moscow on October 16, 1959?

9. Who did Lee contact by the end of May in Chapter 7?

10. Who was Lee Harvey Oswald raised by according to the author, cited in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oswald stalked and shot Walker and took a keen interest in General Walker prior to shooting President Kennedy. Despite shooting him, Oswald was never suspected. Discuss who General Walker was and analyze why Oswald had an interest in him. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Posner says that many of the witnesses that claim seeing multiple gunmen only contacted the authorities years later. Why would a witness wait to describe what the events? Discuss the difficulty in taking accounts from witnesses years after the fact, as well as advantages and disadvantages. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

The media had a significant impact on the perpetuation of conspiracy theories, but also had a role in exposing Garrison's investigation tactics. Examine the role of the media prior to, during, and after the assassination of President Kennedy and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the media's influence on American society. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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