View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Ruby running the Vegas Club according to Chapter 16?

2. Who witnessed Oswald fleeing the scene of Officer Tippit's murder?

3. What does Posner say the conspiracy theory and controversy led to?

4. When did Clay Shaw die?

5. Who came under suspicion and were questioned after the assassination?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was David Ferrie and why was Garrison interested in Ferrie?

2. What happened on March 1, 1967?

3. Who was Jack Ruby?

4. What did they find in the garage at the Paine house?

5. What does Posner point out about Oswald's plan in Chapter 12?

6. What did Ruby's friends say about him?

7. What happened when Tippit stopped Oswald?

8. Who was Jim Garrison according to Chapter 18?

9. What was President Kennedy given prior to being pronounced dead?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

In the Afterword of Case Closed, Posner says that despite government documents being released after the publication of his book, he still maintains that Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President Kennedy. Analyze Posner's conclusion and discuss whether or not you agree with his theory. Use the text and other sources to support your discussion.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 627 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample