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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 15 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 20%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 35%.
(d) 10%.

2. 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?
(a) 25.
(b) 21.
(c) 30.
(d) 18.

3. Humes complains in Part 3, Chapter 15 that the juvenile justice system combines procedural excess with what?
(a) A lack of consequences.
(b) Lifelong friendships.
(c) Excessive punishment.
(d) Unearned rewards.

4. What witness took the stand in the Ronal Duncan case in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) Mike.
(b) Alex.
(c) James.
(d) Jason.

5. How many kids does the narrator claim are warehoused at Central Juvenile Hall in “Intake”?
(a) 1,600.
(b) 650.
(c) 1.200.
(d) 850.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Luis Santos at the time of his arrest, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 5?

2. What famously televised court case were the students in the writing class watching in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. What image caused Peggy Beckstrand to break down in tears in Part 1, Chapter 8?

4. The defendant named Hugh was found to have what in Part 3, Chapter 15?

5. On what night of the week did the author lead a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall?

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