Just Mercy Ch. 1 Quiz

In the Introduction, why was Stevenson so nervous when he went to visit Henry in prison?

• Stevenson was an inexperienced intern

• Stevenson was scared of Henry

• Stevenson was taking his first big case as an attorney, alone

• Stevenson was initially prejudiced against criminals

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In the Introduction, “Higher Ground,” Stevenson includes alarming statistics about poverty, racial injustice, mass incarceration, and capital punishment. What is the author’s main purpose for including this information?

• Stevenson provides the reader with factual information to show the reader how McMillian’s case illustrates a larger social problem.

• Stevenson uses this information to get the reader’s attention so that they will be interested in what he has to say.

• Stevenson hopes to appeal to all readers by demonstrating how knowledgeable he is regarding mass incarceration and extreme punishment in America.

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Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author describes his first meeting with Walter McMillian.

• Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a restaurant

• Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a movie theater

• Bryan Stevenson visits Walter in prison for the first time

• Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a baseball game

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Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author introduces the main theme of injustice and inequality.

• The case of Henry

• The author's personal experiences with injustice

• The case of Walter McMillian

• A historical event related to the main theme

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Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author introduces the concept of racial injustice in the criminal justice system.

• The introduction of a new character who is a victim of racial injustice

• The protagonist's struggle with poverty and unemployment

• Walter McMillian's wrongful conviction and sentencing to death

• The author's childhood experiences with racial discrimination

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