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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Wayne Ritter executed?
(a) September 2, 1987.
(b) September 30, 1987.
(c) August 19, 1987.
(d) August 28, 1987.

2. How much money did Perhacs want to appeal Hinton's case to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $25,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $20,000.

3. Where did Hinton go to high school?
(a) Garfield High School.
(b) East Lincoln High.
(c) Wilson High School.
(d) West Jefferson High.

4. What was the name of Lester's mom?
(a) Phoebe.
(b) Leila.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Serena.

5. What was the reward Reginald Payne White received for helping to frame Hinton?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $4,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Hinton have to wait for his sentencing?

2. How many men were on C-block at the Birmingham jail including Hinton?

3. When was Hinton's trial scheduled?

4. When Hinton was questioned after his arrest, for what dates was he asked his whereabouts?

5. To what prison was Hinton sent?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hinton steal a car?

2. What caused Hinton to change his mind about not talking or interacting while he was on death row?

3. What had Hinton's mother always taught him about truth?

4. How did Hinton learn about the results of his polygraph examination, and what were the results?

5. What agreement did Perhacs and McGregor make regarding Hinton's polygraph, and how did the deal change?

6. Why did Hinton refer to his trial and conviction as a lynching?

7. When Hinton learned that his appeals had been denied, what instructions did he give Lester?

8. How did Hinton learn that Lester was getting married, and why did he think that Lester did not tell him about his upcoming marriage?

9. Who was Hinton's court-appointed lawyer, and how did he seem to feel about being assigned to defend Hinton?

10. Who became Hinton's new lawyer and how?

(see the answer keys)

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