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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when did Stevenson and Eva Ansley open their new law center in Tuscaloosa?
(a) January 1989.
(b) April 1989.
(c) March 1989.
(d) February 1989.

2. How long was Stevenson's visit with Henry in the Introduction?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 2 1/2 hours.

3. In Chapter 5, what time did Stevenson leave the trailer where he met with McMillian's family?
(a) 11:30 p.m.
(b) 10:30 p.m.
(c) Close to midnight.
(d) After 1 a.m.

4. What was George's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) School teacher.
(c) Law enforcement officer.
(d) Janitor.

5. How many volts of electricity pass through the body of a prisoner in the electric chair?
(a) 1,700.
(b) 1,900.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 1,600.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time Stevenson wrote the book, how much money was being spent on jails and prisons by state and federal governments?

2. When was McMillian arrested?

3. Where did Stevenson's mother work?

4. Where did Stevenson meet Steve Bright, director of the SPDC?

5. How close did McMillian's family live to the prison where McMillian was incarcerated?

(see the answer key)

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