Just Mercy Adapted for Young Adults

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

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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What are the key events in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy'?

• The key events in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy' are: 1) Bryan Stevenson's first visit to death row, where he meets Henry, a condemned man, and witnesses the harsh conditions of the prison. 2) Stevenson's meeting with Walter McMillian, a wrongfully convicted man on death row, and his introduction to the case. 3) Stevenson's discovery of evidence that proves McMillian's innocence and his decision to take on the case.

• Stevenson's discovery of evidence that proves McMillian's guilt and his decision to drop the case.

• Stevenson's meeting with Walter McMillian, a wrongfully convicted man on death row, and his dismissal of the case.

• Bryan Stevenson's first visit to death row, where he meets Henry, a condemned man, and witnesses the pleasant conditions of the prison.

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Which themes are explored in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy'?

• The theme of justice and fairness

• The theme of redemption and forgiveness

• The theme of love and romance

• The correct answer cannot be determined without reading the chapter.

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What is the significance of the chapter title in 'Just Mercy'?

• To provide a summary or theme of the chapter content.

• To provide a list of characters introduced in the chapter.

• To highlight a key event or plot point in the chapter.

• To indicate the page number of the chapter.

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Who are the main characters introduced in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy'?

• The main characters introduced in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy' are Bryan Stevenson and Sarah Thompson.

• The main characters introduced in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy' are Bryan Stevenson and Mary Johnson.

• The main characters introduced in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy' are Bryan Stevenson and Walter McMillian.

• The main characters introduced in chapter 2 of 'Just Mercy' are Bryan Stevenson and John Smith.

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What is the setting of chapter 2 in 'Just Mercy'?

• A prison cell

• A courtroom

• A hospital

• The answer cannot be determined without referring to the book.

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