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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the date of the tapes from a meeting that Liza Chan had with Vincent Chin's friends?
(a) April 1983.
(b) March 1983.
(c) June 1983.
(d) May 1983.

2. When did the federal civil rights trial begin?
(a) June 14, 1984.
(b) June 15, 1984.
(c) June 16, 19484.
(d) June 13, 1984.

3. In Chapter 34, how many feet did James Shimoura say that his heart sank when he heard the verdict from the second trial?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 25.
(d) 20.

4. When did Ebens and the lawyers meet with Judge Taylor to discuss Ebens' sentencing?
(a) September 7.
(b) September 24.
(c) September 13.
(d) September 18.

5. In 1982, what had Keith Reid and Donald Wiggins been doing before they stopped at McDonald's?
(a) Playing softball.
(b) They were at school.
(c) Visiting the library.
(d) Playing basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 30, how many witnesses testified at the civil rights trial?

2. When did the second civil rights trial for Ebens begin?

3. When was the Fancy Pants Club shut down?

4. How long after Lily came to America did she become a citizen?

5. How long did Lily's testimony last in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were Morris Cotton and Michael Gardenhire at McDonald's when VIncent was killed?

2. Why did prosecutor Theodore Merritt believe the baseball bat needed to be used as evidence during the civil rights trial?

3. How did Harold Fitzgerald end up testifying in Chapter 26?

4. Why were potential jurors nervous for the federal trial?

5. What was the purpose of the federal trial for Vincent Chin's murder?

6. What was the makeup of the jury and their decision in Chapter 34?

7. Why did the defense and prosecution disagree about having Lily Chin testify at the civil rights hearing?

8. Who evaluated the appeal of Ebens' defense team, and what was their decision?

9. What inspired Miriam Siefer to pursue a career in law?

10. Why did Frank Eaman have doubts about how Ebens was being portrayed in the media?

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