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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 Oswald's first bus stop according to Chapter 9?

2. What did the Warren Commission findings indicate about Oswald's socialization during his trip?

3. Where was Nosenko questioned by the CIA?

4. Where was the home Oswald was living in at the start of Chapter 5?

5. Where did Oswald go during lunch on November 22, 1963?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to his request as discussed in Chapter 9?

2. What did Annie Odio say about Oswald?

3. What does Chapter 8 say about Marina's concern?

4. What did Oswald do in Mexico City?

5. Where did Oswald stay at first according to Chapter 10?

6. What did Lee tell Frazier about the package in Chapter 11?

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

8. What does Posner point out about ammunition?

9. How does Chapter 2 describe Oswald's military career?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lee spent time in both an orphanage and was ordered to spend time in the juvenile system. How was the institution for youth at the end of the 1950's? Did it contribute to problems or help prevent them? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The assassination of Kennedy is one of the main topics for conspiracy theorists. Do you think the second investigation was conducted too lightly and reignited the conspiracies? Use the text and secondary sources 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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