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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. What term is used in the book for criminal offenses that apply to juveniles but not to adults?
(a) Petty offenses.
(b) Status offenses.
(c) Child offenses.
(d) Minor offenses.

2. What was the nickname of the new kid in the author’s writing class in Part 3, Chapter 16?
(a) Fat Albert.
(b) Small Head.
(c) Little Criminal.
(d) Big Risky.

3. How did Peggy Beckstrand feel about her job in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) She hated it.
(b) She loved it.
(c) She prepared to be fired.
(d) She wanted a promotion.

4. Sharon Stegall found herself before what Court Commissioner awaiting Carla’s docket in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) Commissioner Skawinski.
(b) Commissioner Munson.
(c) Commissioner Polinsky.
(d) Commissioner James.

5. For how many days was Carla James sent to CYA for a psychological evaluation in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) 90.
(b) 60.
(c) 30.
(d) 180.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of Part 1, Chapter 5?

3. Gil Garcetti served as Los Angeles County’s District Attorney during what years?

4. How old was Ronald Duncan when he allegedly committed double homicide?

5. Ronald Duncan’s crime was committed how long before he would have been able to be tried as an adult?

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