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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 kind of analysis was used to prove that one bullet could have caused both Kennedy's and Connally's wounds?

2. What does Posner say numerous conviction-less investigations brought Jim Garrison?

3. Who was with Kennedy most of the time in the hospital room?

4. Who was Jim Garrison interested in during his investigation of Kennedy's death?

5. Why were the autopsy photos not examined by the fact finding commission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the first priority according to Chapter 15?

2. How did the Commission divide its tasks?

3. How much time did Oswald need?

4. What did Oswald's behavior lead Marina to believe?

5. What were two controversial issues according to Posner in Chapter 14?

6. What did Ruby deny until his death?

7. What happened on March 1, 1967?

8. What was discovered at the Dealey Plaza at 1:12 p.m.?

9. What did the homicide captain do at 2:30 p.m. in Chapter 15 on the day of the assassination?

10. Where was Jack Ruby at the time of the assassination of President Kennedy in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim Garrison was one man who opened his own investigation into the events leading up to President Kennedy's assassination. Discuss why Posner decided to focus on Garrison and analyze the impact of Garrison's theory on the American public. Use the text and secondary sources to support your analysis.

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

Lee Harvey Oswald worked on a Cuba campaign and applied for a Cuban passport through Mexico. Students should discuss the events in Cuba during the 1950's and how it impacted Oswald's decisions. Students should use the text to support their discussion.

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