Flashcard on John Grisham

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What is John Ray Grisham Jr. best known for?

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His best-selling legal thrillers

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Where was John Grisham born?

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Jonesboro, Arkansas

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What did Grisham want to be as a child?

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Baseball player

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At what age did Grisham give up playing baseball?

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18

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Which high school did Grisham initially attend?

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Horn Lake High School

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What unfortunate incident made Grisham serious about college?

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A fight with gunfire

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Which novel did Grisham draw from his childhood experiences?

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A Painted House

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In what year did Grisham graduate with a J.D. degree?

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1981

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For how long did Grisham practice law before focusing on writing?

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About 10 years

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How long did 'The Firm' remain on The New York Times Best Seller list?

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47 weeks