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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in Part 3, Chapter 16, when kids are arrested for violent crimes they what percentage chance of paying serious consequences?
(a) 75%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 40%.
(d) 25%.

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

3. How old was the schoolgirl that was caught with gang tattoos and distributing fliers for a party in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) 14.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

4. The Prologue of the book gives a setting of Gila County, Arizona, on what date?
(a) April 2, 1985.
(b) June 9, 1945.
(c) December 16, 1980.
(d) June 8, 1964.

5. Sister Janet is described as writing what in order to help the boys in Juvenile in Part 2, Chapter 10?
(a) Screen plays.
(b) Sheet music.
(c) Short stories.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous court case determined that a juvenile must be afforded due process rights, specifically that a waiver of jurisdiction from a juvenile court to a district court must be voluntary and knowing?

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

3. According to the author in Part 2, Chapter 10, Sister Janet was able to draw attention to her cases with the help of what football star?

4. Geri Vance states in the beginning of Part 1, Chapter4, that his parents’ main income was from selling what?

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

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