Just Mercy Chapters 1-3 quiz review
Authored by Kelley Gibson
English, Other, Education
8th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 10 pts
How does chapter 2 contribute to the overall narrative of 'Just Mercy'?
Chapter 2 focuses on the protagonist's personal life and has no relevance to the main narrative.
Chapter 2 explores the history of the criminal justice system in the United States.
Chapter 2 provides background information about Walter McMillian's case and introduces the theme of racial injustice in the criminal justice system.
Chapter 2 introduces a completely unrelated subplot that distracts from the main story.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the introduction in 'Just Mercy'?
To introduce the main characters of the book.
To provide background information and set the stage for the rest of the book.
To summarize the entire plot of the book.
To provide a detailed analysis of the book's themes and motifs.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some key themes in 'Just Mercy'?
economic disparity, the flaws of the jury system, the importance of empathy
racial inequality, injustice in the criminal justice system, the death penalty, and the power of compassion and redemption
gender inequality, the flaws of the prison system, the role of activism
class struggle, corruption in the legal system, the importance of forgiveness
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the genre of the book 'Just Mercy'?
fiction
mystery
romance
non-fiction
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one effect of racial inequality in the criminal justice system?
Disproportionate incarceration of people of color
People of color receive preferential treatment in the criminal justice system
Racial inequality has no effect on the criminal justice system
Equal representation of all races in the criminal justice system
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.5.3
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
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