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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Los Angeles Riots break out?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1992.
(c) 1987.
(d) 1994.

2. According to the author in Part 2, Chapter 12, Judge Dorn was seen by most as being what?
(a) Dangerously harsh.
(b) A wildcard.
(c) Completely consistent.
(d) Corrupt.

3. What does “CYA” refer to in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) California Youth Authority.
(b) Crime Year Assessment.
(c) California Yurt Association.
(d) Criminal Youth Advocacy.

4. What does “HOP” stand for in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) Home of Probation.
(b) Hope of Prayer.
(c) House of Prisoners.
(d) Health of Person.

5. What was the nickname of Sherry Gold’s client that had been caught as a getaway driver in a drive-by shooting in Part 3, Chapter 15?
(a) Shorty.
(b) Big Boy.
(c) Fatty.
(d) Shy Boy.

6. The Los Angeles Riots broke out in reaction to what publicized incident?
(a) The start of the Iraq War.
(b) The Bill Clinton sex scandal.
(c) The Rodney King beating.
(d) The Dodgers winning the World Series.

7. Judge Scarlett expressed a radical view that the court should do what in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) Remove children from dysfunctional homes.
(b) Charge all juveniles as adults.
(c) Removes all juvenile status offenses.
(d) Enact the death penalty for juveniles.

8. Who won the bureaucratic paper battle in Part 3, Chapter 14?
(a) Judge Sherill Luke.
(b) The district attorney's office.
(c) Judge Roosevelt Dorn.
(d) The public defender's office.

9. For how many days was Carla James sent to CYA for a psychological evaluation in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) 60.
(b) 30.
(c) 180.
(d) 90.

10. The mood was dark in the author’s writing class in Part 3, Chapter 16 because who had been killed recently?
(a) A state prosecutor.
(b) A defense attorney.
(c) A juvenile court judge.
(d) A probation counselor.

11. What is the title of Part 3, Chapter 14?
(a) “Nine Days to Manhood.”
(b) “The Dorn Wars.”
(c) “The Outs.”
(d) “The Ins.”

12. Andre is described as a gang kid who was reformed by helping a mentally handicapped kid at what school in Part 2, Chapter 9?
(a) The Rosewood School.
(b) The Manzanita School.
(c) The Juniper School.
(d) The Ross School.

13. Who challenged the testimony of the prosecution’s key witness in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) James Cooper.
(b) Michael Kennedy.
(c) Peter James.
(d) Bobby Williams.

14. Where did Geri Vance hope to be sent so that he could get a college degree while in lock-up in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) Rancho Jose.
(b) Ventura.
(c) Long beath.
(d) San Diego.

15. At what age was Geri Vance described as a pretty conscienceless and chilling kid in Part 3, Chapter 16?
(a) 17.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gil Garcetti served as Los Angeles County’s District Attorney during what years?

2. When was Gil Garcetti born?

3. What term refers to the imposition of military rule over designated areas on an emergency basis?

4. Sharon Stegall found herself before what Court Commissioner awaiting Carla’s docket in Part 2, Chapter 11?

5. What is the name of the mentally handicapped girl that Andre helped in Part 2, Chapter 9?

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