Juvenile Killers Comprehension Questions

According to the text, why do many people believe that adolescents deserve less blame for their actions compared to adults?

• Adolescents have fully matured brains.

• Adolescents are not considered for criminal rehabilitation.

• Parts of adolescents' brains associated with decision-making and impulse control are not fully matured.

• Life without parole is not the automatic sentence for homicide for adolescents.

As of 2012, how many juvenile offenders under the age of 14 had the United States convicted and sentenced to life behind bars on charges of homicide?

• 14 juvenile offenders

• 79 juvenile offenders

• 200 juvenile offenders

• 79 adult offenders

What is the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court's arguments in 2005 regarding the death penalty for juveniles?

• The Court confirmed the death penalty for juveniles.

• The Court struck down the death penalty for juveniles.

• The Court allowed life without parole for nonhomicide crimes committed by juveniles.

• The Court decided that juveniles are more blameworthy than adults.

What is the main question facing the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases mentioned from Tuesday?

• Whether to give a harsh punishment or dispense justice

• Whether to consider the age of juvenile offenders in sentencing

• Whether life without parole is a suitable punishment for homicide committed by juveniles

• Whether to release juvenile offenders who have been sentenced to life without parole

What was the age of Kuntrell Jackson when he was involved in the video rental store robbery?

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 15 years old

• 13 years old

Under Arkansas' felony-murder law, why was Kuntrell Jackson deemed just as responsible as the triggerman?

• Because he was the mastermind behind the robbery

• Because he was present and participated in the felony

• Because he had a previous criminal record

• Because he was the oldest member of the group

What sentence did Kuntrell Jackson receive for his involvement in the crime?

• Death penalty

• Life with parole eligibility

• Life without parole

• Ten years in prison

At what age did Evan Miller first attempt to kill himself?

• 5 years old

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 10 years old

What did Evan Miller and his friend steal from their neighbor?

• Money

• Drugs

• A wallet

• Whiskey

What was the outcome for Evan Miller after the fight with his neighbor?

• He was released without charges

• He received a death penalty

• He was given life without parole

• He got life with parole eligibility