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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. Why was the Zapruder film not able to provide all the answers about the location of the shots?

2. When did Ruby arrive at the Carousel Club?

3. How long does Posner say Oswald needed to fire 3 shots?

4. Who witnessed the killing of Officer J.D. Tippit by Oswald?

5. What does Posner think was clear about Oswald actions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happened when Tippit stopped Oswald?

7. Who was Jack Ruby?

8. What happened on March 1, 1967?

9. What did the Warren Commission assume?

10. What was discovered at the Dealey Plaza at 1:12 p.m.?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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