Just Mercy

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

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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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