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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the owner of the Fireside Bar at the time that Matthew Shepard was killed?
(a) Matt Mickelson
(b) Russell Henderson
(c) Harry Woods
(d) Jon Peacock

2. In “Moment: The Essential Facts” in Act 2, the Newspaperperson states that who are being charged with the brutal beating of Matthew Shepard?
(a) Aaron James McKinney and Russell Arthur Henderson
(b) Philip Mitchell Dubois and Aaron James McKinney
(c) Philip Mitchell Dubois and Jim Robert Geringer
(d) Russell Arthur Henderson and Philip Mitchell Dubois

3. What local reporter refers to the influx of journalists as predators in Act 2?
(a) Greg Pierotti
(b) Tiffany Edwards
(c) Leigh Fondakowski
(d) Matt Mickelson

4. In “Moment: Live and Let Live” from Act 2, Sergeant Hing says that Laramie has “one of the most vocal populations of” what in the state?
(a) Gay people
(b) College students
(c) Bigots
(d) Women

5. In “Moment: Jury Selection” of Act 3, who claims, “As soon as they started jury selection, you know, everybody was coming into my shop with ‘I don’t want to be on this trial’”?
(a) Harry Woods
(b) Sherry Johnson
(c) Trish Steger
(d) Jon Peacock

6. In “Moment: The Gem City of the Plains” from Act 2, Newsperson 2 says that “Aaron McKinney and his friend Russell Henderson came from” where?
(a) Down by the river
(b) Out in the woods
(c) The poor side of town
(d) Up on the bluffs

7. Where is the Westboro Baptist Church based?
(a) St. Louis, Missouri
(b) Topeka, Kansas
(c) Boston, Massachusetts
(d) Atlanta, Georgia

8. The first police officer who arrived on the scene and attempted to save Matthew Shepard was informed a few days later that Matthew was positive for what?
(a) Bird Flu
(b) HIV
(c) Cancer
(d) Drugs

9. Where was the trial of Russell Henderson held?
(a) The Sweetwater County Courthouse
(b) The Big Horn County Courthouse
(c) The Albany County Courthouse
(d) The Hot Springs County Courthouse

10. Catherine Connolly states in Act 2 that there were probably about how many people from town at the arraignment?
(a) 140
(b) 100
(c) 50
(d) 27

11. Romaine Patterson claims in “Moment: Epilogue” of Act 3 that a year ago she wanted to be what?
(a) A dentist
(b) A rock star
(c) A nurse
(d) A reporter

12. Who describes the day of Matthew Shepard’s funeral in the beginning of “Moment: Snow” in Act 3?
(a) Marge Murray
(b) Aaron McKinney
(c) Matt Galloway
(d) Stephen Belber

13. What verdict did the jury reach in the case of Aaron McKinney for the charge of kidnapping?
(a) The charge was dismissed
(b) Not guilty
(c) Guilty
(d) Innocent by reason of insanity

14. Who states in “Moment: A Death Penalty Case” of Act 3, “Oh, I believe in the death penalty one hundred percent. You know, because I want to make sure that guy’s ass dies. This is one instance where I truly believe with all my heart an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.”?
(a) Andy Paris
(b) Father Roger Schmit
(c) Zackie Salmon
(d) Matt Mickelson

15. In “Moment: A Death Penalty Case” of Act 3, the Narrator says that it had been how long since the day that Matthew Shepard died that the trial of Aaron James McKinney began?
(a) 2 years
(b) 7 months
(c) 1 year
(d) 10 months

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the girlfriend of Aaron McKinney at the time of Matthew Shepard’s murder?

2. Rulon Stacey states in “Moment: Medical Update” in Act 2 that Matthew Shepard was admitted to the hospital in critical condition at approximately what time?

3. Who sets up a vigil as Matt lies dying in the hospital and is disappointed when other ministers in the town will not become involved?

4. Who is the recipient of the email in “Moment: E-Mail” in Act 2?

5. Who claims in “Moment: Seeing Matthew” of Act 2, “Ultimately, no matter how you dice it, I did have an opportunity”?

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