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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Geri Vance hide his ongoing autobiography so that it won’t be confiscated at night, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Under his mattress.
(b) Under his rug.
(c) Behind the toilet.
(d) In the windowsill.

2. What were the names of the people that Ronald Duncan was accused of murdering?
(a) Elizabeth and Robert Williams.
(b) Chuck and Adelina Rusitanonta.
(c) Jane and Paul Wilson.
(d) George and Sarah Ross.

3. How old was George Trevino when he was placed in foster care with the state?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 3.
(d) 11.

4. What title did Peggy Beckstrand hold in 1994, according to the narrative in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Deputy District Attorney.
(b) LA County Sheriff.
(c) Editor for the LA Times.
(d) Defense Attorney.

5. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 5, Luis Santos was sent to prison for how many years for his crime?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Judge Dorn worked his way through law school working as what, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 4?

2. How much money had John Sloan paid for the .380 revolver he had, according to the evidence presented in Part 1, Chapter 5?

3. What girl did Luis Santos say was always on his mind as he faced going to County in Part 1, Chapter 5?

4. By what percentage did juvenile murder rates rise from the 1970s to 1994, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 1?

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

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