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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. Where was Myers imprisoned in Chapter 7?
2. Who was the judge who dismissed all charges against McMillian?
3. Where did O'Connor move to in Chapter 11?
4. In Chapter 9, how many doctors testified that Myers told them he was being coerced to say that McMillian killed Morrison?
5. In Chapter 7, how many states enacted laws that gave victims specific right to participate in the trial process or to make a victim impact statement?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Judge Norton's ruling on McMillian's appeal in Chapter 11?
2. What were conditions like at Tutwiler Prison?
3. In Chapter 7, what did Stevenson bring up in the brief he filed?
4. What issues were there when Stevenson got to the courtroom on the second day of the Rule 32 Hearing?
5. Why did McMillian have to quit his logging business?
6. Why was George Stinney executed?
7. Who was John Patterson?
8. Why was Marsha Colbey charged with capital murder?
9. What was Joe Sullivan indicted for and why?
10. Why was Trina Garnett arrested for?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Stevenson saw power in hope. How long did it take Stevenson to realize the importance and power of hope? How was hope demonstrated by Stevenson and his clients? In what ways was hope a powerful tool for Stevenson, his staff, and his clients?
Essay Topic 2
In the introduction, Stevenson discusses individual character. How does Stevenson define character and what it means for individuals? What does he believe affects one’s character? How does he feel that character can be measured?
Essay Topic 3
Stereotypes often lead to false charges. What were some instances where how a person was perceived or stereotyped a direct cause of their being falsely accused of a crime? How prevalent was stereotyping in the justice system? How did stereotyping lead to injustice?
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