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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 was Ruby running the Vegas Club according to Chapter 16?

3. What did the Warren Commission conclude about the three shots fired at Kennedy?

4. What does Posner say evidence indicates about the first shot?

5. When was the fact finding commission report released?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the Commission divide its tasks?

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

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

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

6. How much time did Oswald need?

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

8. What happened on March 1, 1967?

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

10. Who was Jim Garrison according to Chapter 18?

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

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

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.

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