Just Mercy Review Quiz

In "Just Mercy," what is the main focus of Chapter 1?

• The history of the death penalty in the United States

• Bryan Stevenson's background and motivation for helping the poor and incarcerated

• The legal system's failure to protect the innocent

• A specific case study of an inmate on death row

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Bryan Stevenson describe his first encounter with a death row prisoner in Chapter 1?

• As a frightening experience that made him doubt his career choice

• As an awkward meeting that gradually became more comfortable

• As a transformative experience that solidified his commitment to justice

• As a routine part of his job that did not affect him much

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is a major theme introduced in Chapter 3 of "Just Mercy"?

• The importance of family support in legal battles

• The impact of racial bias in sentencing

• The challenges of reforming the criminal justice system

• The role of mental health in criminal behavior

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In Chapter 4, Stevenson discusses the case of Walter McMillian. What was unique about McMillian's case?

• He was convicted without any physical evidence

• He was the first person Stevenson saved from the death penalty

• His trial was held outside of the county where the crime occurred

• All of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Chapter 4 of "Just Mercy" highlights the story of a juvenile (Horance Dunkins) sentenced to life without parole. What does Stevenson suggest is fundamentally wrong with this sentencing?

• It ignores the potential for rehabilitation

• It disproportionately affects minorities

• It is unconstitutional

• Both A and B

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Stevenson argue the legal system fails children, as discussed in Chapter 4?

• By not providing adequate legal representation

• By treating them as adults in the court system

• By ignoring their mental health needs

• By not considering the impact of their home environment

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In "Just Mercy," how does Stevenson illustrate the concept of "mercy" in the context of the criminal justice system?

• By showing how mercy can lead to reduced sentences

• Through stories of individuals whose lives were changed by acts of kindness and compassion

• By arguing that the death penalty should be abolished

• By demonstrating the power of forgiveness from victims' families

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Stevenson address the issue of mental health in the criminal justice system in Chapter 3?

• By advocating for the establishment of mental health courts

• Through the story of a client with severe mental illness who was unjustly sentenced

• By criticizing the lack of mental health services in prisons

• By proposing legislation to protect the mentally ill from capital punishment

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In Chapter 4, Stevenson discusses the importance of hope in the fight for justice. How does he suggest hope plays a role in his work?

• It motivates families of the incarcerated to keep fighting

• It keeps his team of lawyers and activists engaged in their work

• It is essential for the survival of his clients on death row

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What challenge does Stevenson highlight about the appeal process in death penalty cases, as seen in Chapter 4?

• The difficulty in getting new evidence admitted

• The bias of judges in the appellate courts

• The lengthy and complex nature of the process

• The lack of resources for defendants

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking