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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. Whose influence did Jim Garrison investigate in New Orleans according to Chapter 18?

2. What does Posner say of Jim Garrison in Chapter 18?

3. When were the expended shells found in the Texas Book Depository Building?

4. What does the Warren Commission think the bullet mark on the curb was caused by?

5. How many witnesses were heard by the fact finding commission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was happening to Governor Connally and how was it significant?

2. How did the Commission divide its tasks?

3. What did the Gallop Poll say according to Chapter 17?

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

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

6. Who was Jim Garrison according to Chapter 18?

7. What did Ruby do when Oswald was being transferred?

8. What did the electrocardiogram show according to Chapter 13?

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

10. How much time did Oswald need?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The shooting of president Kennedy had a profound impact on the American people, but also a profound impact on the Secret Service. How did the Secret Service change because of the assassination? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In September 1963, Oswald talked about how Kennedy should have been killed at the Bay of Pigs. Discuss the significance of the Bay of Pigs and analyze Oswald's thought process on Kennedy's policies. Students should use the text and secondary sources to support their discussion.

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