Just Mercy Adapted for Young Adults - Introduction Higher Ground

Who is the author of Just Mercy Adapted for Young Adults?

• Bryan Stevesnon

• Michelle Obama

• Malala Yousafzai

• Angie Thomas

Where is the location of of an important part of the chapter "Higher Ground"?

• law school

• a courtroom

• a law office

• a prison

What motivated Bryan Stevenson to become a lawyer and work as an inter for Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR)?

• to become famous and make money

• to get into politics

• to fight against injustice in the legal system

• to support his family

Who is the protagonist or main character of "Just Mercy for Young Adults"?

• Walter McMillian

• Bryan Stevenson

• Anthony Ray Hinton

• Just Mercy

What is the important message that Bryan Stevenson is to delver to Henry, who is on death row, in this chapter?

• "A new lawyer is going to be assigned to you."

• "You will not be killed in the next year."

• "I am your new attorney."

• "There will be a new trial for your case this year."

Why was Henry so happy to receive this information?

• Henry would not allow his wife and kids to visit him now.

• Henry was worried he would be executed soon.

• Henry discovered new evidence to help his case.

• Henry found a new lawyer to take his case.

In the chapter "Higher Ground" what does Bryan Stevenson learn about the criminal justice system?

• It is perfect without flaws.

• It always serves the best interests of the accused (person the government claims committed a crime).

• It is equally available to the poor and the wealthy.

• It is biased (one-sided) and unfair to certain individuals.

What advice does Bryan Stevenson receive from his grandmother?

• Work Hard

• Leave home to succeed

• Follow your dream

• You have to get close to understand most things.

How long has Bryan Stevenson worked as an attorney at the time he wrote "Just Mercy"?

• three years

• ten years

• thirty years

• forty years

Bryan Stevenson argues, "Each of is more than the worst thing we've ever done." This quote reveals or shows that Bryan Stevenson believes:

• Everyone, at times, deserves mercy, grace, and/or forgiveness.

• Some people are just born bad.

• Some crimes are unforgiveable, and so people who commit those acts do not deserve respect.

• People who commit certain crimes will not be forgiven by God.