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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Steve provide for why two particular items are taken away from prisoners?
(a) To prevent suicide.
(b) To encourage rehabilitation.
(c) To prevent violence.
(d) To prevent recidivism.

2. What does O'Brien say to Steve after Osvaldo's testimony that makes him discouraged?
(a) That she thinks he is guilty.
(b) That she knows what he is really like.
(c) That things look bad for him.
(d) That Osvaldo is trustworthy.

3. In what is Steve writing down his story?
(a) A notebook.
(b) On the walls of his cell.
(c) On his arm.
(d) The margins of his Bible.

4. What is Steve's last name?
(a) Harmon.
(b) Hamann.
(c) Hawthorne.
(d) Hamad.

5. On what street does Osvaldo live?
(a) 44th Street.
(b) 144th Street.
(c) Madison Avenue.
(d) 114 Street.

6. In the credits in Chapter 1, James King is credited as what?
(a) The Hood.
(b) The Thug.
(c) The Innocent.
(d) The Criminal.

7. How much does Wendell Bolton pay for the stolen goods from the drugstore robbery?
(a) 5 dollars each.
(b) 15 dollars each.
(c) 25 dollars each.
(d) 10 dollars each.

8. According to Steve's journal from Wednesday, July 8, what does Kathy O'Brien said her job is in the eyes of the jury?
(a) To make Steve look innocent.
(b) To remind them Steve is young.
(c) To remind them Steve is black.
(d) To make Steve look human.

9. Why does Steve think Petrocelli is using Bolden's testimony?
(a) Because Petrocelli is a liar.
(b) Because O'Brien cannot object.
(c) Because he is a criminal and also black.
(d) Because it will lead to him and King.

10. How old is Steve?
(a) 17.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

11. In his journal from Wednesday, July 8, where does Steve say that he does not feel involved with his own case?
(a) At home.
(b) In jail.
(c) On the bus.
(d) In court.

12. Which superhero does Jerry think Steve should be?
(a) The Green Lantern.
(b) Batman.
(c) Superman.
(d) Spiderman.

13. What crime is prisoner Acie accused of?
(a) Grand Theft Auto.
(b) Armed robbery of a check cashing place.
(c) Kidnapping.
(d) Murder.

14. What is the subtitle of the movie listed in the credits in Chapter 1?
(a) The Story of Mr. Nesbitt's Murder.
(b) The Monstrosities of Prison.
(c) The Story of My Miserable Life.
(d) The Story of Steve's Mistakes.

15. Why does Acie say he stole the money?
(a) He wanted it.
(b) God told him it was OK.
(c) He wanted to buy a present for his mother.
(d) He needed it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Johnny think that "bank money is too serious?"

2. Why does the prisoner who wants to read Steve's screenplay say he likes the screenplay?

3. The stage directions refer to Wendell Bolden's hands as what?

4. What does O'Brien say a termite looks like?

5. What type of criminal charges against Wendell Bolton are dropped?

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