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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Ronald Duncan when he allegedly committed double homicide?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

2. What is the title of Part 3, Chapter 14?
(a) “Nine Days to Manhood.”
(b) “The Dorn Wars.”
(c) “The Ins.”
(d) “The Outs.”

3. What are the names of the two kids who were accused of sexually molesting a mentally handicapped boy in Part 3, Chapter 14?
(a) Arnold and Bill.
(b) Thomas and Renaldo.
(c) Bernard and Joseph.
(d) Cecil and Danny.

4. In Part 3, Chapter 14, the DA’s office went after a judge in Pasadena, temporarily bringing down LA County Juvenile Hall’s capacity by how much?
(a) 35%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 10%.
(d) 20%.

5. Ronald Duncan’s crime was committed how long before he would have been able to be tried as an adult?
(a) 35 days.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 5 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ronald Duncan’s lawyer claim about his taped confession in the trial?

2. Where did Peggy Beckstrand go to pick up her star witness in the Ronald Duncan case in Part 1, Chapter 8?

3. Under what alias was Carla James living when she was found by police patrols in Part 1, Chapter 7?

4. Who was the head of the Public Defender’s office described in Part 3, Chapter 14?

5. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 3, due to the protections of the Juvenile court, Ronald Duncan would be released by what age?

(see the answer key)

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