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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Luis Santos at the time of his arrest, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) 15.
(b) 17.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

2. What does “ACLU” stand for?
(a) American Criminal Law Union.
(b) The American Civil Liberties Union.
(c) American Corporate Law Union.
(d) Architecture and Construction Law Union.

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

4. How many active cases does the author describe within the Los Angeles County juvenile court system in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 125,000.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 80,000.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does HRO stand for in the narrative?

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

4. How old was George Trevino when he was placed in foster care with the state?

5. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 2, Carla James began lying to her parents at what age?

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