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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 many members did the fact finding commission created by Johnson have?

2. Where did the Warren Commission assume the first shot hit Kennedy?

3. What did Oswald deny during his interrogation?

4. Where was Lyndon Johnson sworn in as President?

5. Who was present when Oswald arrived at his rooming house after the shooting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did NBC begin to expose?

4. What did the Kennedy family refuse to release?

5. What did Ruby deny until his death?

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

7. What did many early critics believe about the assassination and what did it lead to?

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

9. What happened on March 1, 1967?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Marina knew that Lee had tried to kill General Walker. Analyze Oswald's actions, as well as Marina's actions in relation to General Walker. Use the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

After the assassination attempt, Oswald killed Officer Tippit and ran away from the scene of the murder. Posner thinks that Oswald wanted to escape and that the assassination was not a suicide mission. Why didn't Oswald try to leave town or stay hidden somewhere? Why do you think Oswald went back to his rooming house? What does this demonstrate about Oswald and his plan? Use the text to support your discussion.

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