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

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

3. Who was the sales agent taking care of Ruby at the newspaper office?

4. What place did Jim Garrison think was the center for the conspiracy to assassinate Kennedy?

5. What characterized 1965 for Louisiana according to Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did the Kennedy family refuse to release?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What was required after Air Force One was boarded?

10. How much time did Oswald need?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Freedom of Information Act was formed after the Kennedy assassination and the 1970 House reinvestigation. Discuss the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act and discuss how the Kennedy assassination impacted the ability for the public to obtain government documents. Students should use the text to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Posner analyzed Connally's reactions in conjunction with the Zapruder film, but Connally said that he was not hit by the first shot, even though his wife thought so. Discuss the significance of the failure analysis and what it indicated.

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