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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what alias was Carla James living when she was found by police patrols in Part 1, Chapter 7?
(a) Sylvia Mercado.
(b) Geri Vance.
(c) Sarah Rogers.
(d) Michelle Williams.

2. Who is described as wielding “as a kind of pretrial judge, jury, and jailer rolled into one” in “Intake”?
(a) The head psychologist.
(b) The Intake Officer.
(c) The Mayor.
(d) The Warden.

3. Author Humes explains two cases involving Judge Dorn’s reform in the juvenile justice system in Part 2, Chapter 12. The bad case example came with whom?
(a) Christopher Jones.
(b) James Peterson.
(c) Jason Watts.
(d) Michael Anderson.

4. Where is Camp Resnick located?
(a) Anaheim, California.
(b) Lancaster, California.
(c) Fullerton, California.
(d) Santa Cruz, California.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the Northridge earthquake (or LA Quake) occur?

2. What word did Luis Santos use to mean “busted” in Part 1, Chapter 5?

3. Judge Dorn gave a public presentation where he suggested bringing back what in Part 1, Chapter 7?

4. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 5, Luis Santos was sent to prison for how many years for his crime?

5. Who was Peggy Beckstrand’s main witness against Ronald Duncan in Part 1, Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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