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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator in “Intake,” the Central lockup facility was “ancient by Los Angeles standards,” meaning that it had been standing since before what?
(a) WWI.
(b) The Spanish American War.
(c) WWII.
(d) The Vietnam War.

2. Where is the Los Angeles Superior Court, Juvenile Court Division located?
(a) Inglewood, California.
(b) Encinitas, California.
(c) Bakersfield, California.
(d) Big Bear, California.

3. How many juvenile courthouses served Los Angeles County in 1994, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 20.
(d) 5.

4. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 1, violent offenses by juveniles had risen how much in the past 5 years?
(a) 68%.
(b) 35%.
(c) 21%.
(d) 42%.

5. On what night of the week did the author lead a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator in “Intake” describe as “both status symbols and necessary tools of the trade in this information age”?

2. What judge is described by the author in Part 1, Chapter 2 as having seen “potential” in Carla James, and thus gave her a lesser sentence for theft and assault?

3. Ronald Duncan was charged with double murder for killing whom, according to the narrator in “Intake”?

4. What term is used in the book for criminal offenses that apply to juveniles but not to adults?

5. What does HRO stand for in the narrative?

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