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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. According to Osvaldo's testimony, why did he participate in the robbery?
(a) Because he wanted money.
(b) Because he did not like Mr. Nesbitt.
(c) Because he had never been in trouble before.
(d) Because he was afraid not to.

2. During Karyl's testimony, there is a close up shot of crime scene photos. Which part of the victim's body can be seen in these photos?
(a) Arms.
(b) Feet.
(c) Head.
(d) Legs.

3. What does Steve wonder in the prologue if he will still do what when the trial is over?
(a) Be able to breathe.
(b) Be in prison.
(c) Recognize himself.
(d) Have any friends.

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

5. The opening credits of the movie in Chapter 1 are designed to look like the opening credits of what famous film?
(a) Star Wars.
(b) The Lion King.
(c) The Godfather.
(d) Blade Runner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Osvaldo Cruz is a member of which gang?

2. In which jail does Steve find himself in?

3. Why does Briggs think it is strange that Evans would have told Wendell Bolton about the stolen goods?

4. What do the guards do after the prisoner starts a fight when the preacher visits?

5. In the credits in Chapter 1, Richard Evans is credited as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does O'Brien say things are looking bad for Steve's case after Osvaldo's testimony?

2. What does Steve think his father's crying means?

3. When Steve decides to write a movie, what does he say it will be a story of?

4. Why is Steve not hungry on the morning of Monday, July 6?

5. What does Steve say in his journal for Tuesday, July 7, that all the other prisoners are always talking about?

6. What does Mr. Nesbitt look like in the pictures the prosecution passes around to the jury?

7. Why do prison officials take away prisoners' shoelaces and your belt?

8. What does James King look like on the first day of the trial?

9. Why do the charges against Wendell Bolden get dropped?

10. When Steve gets dressed for court on Thursday, July 9 and thinks of his mother, what is she doing?

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