What key point does Stevenson make about the aftermath of exoneration in Chapter 13?

The psychological damage of wrongful imprisonment often lasts a lifetime.

Legal battles always end with exoneration

Exoneration always leads to financial stability.

Families of the wrongfully convicted receive immediate support

What unique challenge does Stevenson highlight about juvenile incarceration?

Juveniles are wrongfully treated the same as adults in many courts

Juveniles have more legal representation.

Juveniles are more likely to be rehabilitated than adults.

Juveniles are always placed in juvenile detention centers

While waiting in his office before the execution of Jimmy Dill, what realization does Stevenson come to?

He does what he does because he too is broken

He does his job because no one else will

He does this job because he is paid and supported

He does his job because it is necessary and important

At the time the book was published, what happened to Marsh Colbey?

She is still waiting for a stay of execution.

She and her husband died in jail waiting resentencing.

She was moved to another prison.

Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author introduces the concept of racial injustice in the criminal justice system.

Walter McMillian's wrongful conviction and sentencing to death

The introduction of a new character who is a victim of racial injustice

The protagonist's struggle with poverty and unemployment

The author's childhood experiences with racial discrimination

In the Introduction, why was Stevenson so nervous when he went to visit Henry in prison?

Stevenson was an inexperienced intern

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.

Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author describes his first meeting with Walter McMillian.

Bryan Stevenson visits Walter in prison for the first time

Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a restaurant

Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a movie theater

Bryan Stevenson meets Walter at a baseball game

Identify the key event in chapter 1 where the author introduces the main theme of injustice and inequality.

The author's personal experiences with injustice

A historical event related to the main theme

In 'Just Mercy', what role does Eva Ansley play in the narrative?

B) She is Bryan Stevenson's assistant and collaborator

A) She is a judge in Walter McMillian's case

C) She is a journalist covering the trial

D) She is a family member of a victim

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

B) It highlights the need for compassion in justice

A) It refers to the legal system's fairness

C) It describes a character's name

D) It is a metaphor for the American dream

What is one of the major challenges faced by Bryan Stevenson in 'Just Mercy'?

B) Overcoming racial bias in the legal system

How does Bryan Stevenson illustrate the theme of hope in 'Just Mercy'?

B) Through the stories of exonerated individuals

A) By showing successful legal reforms

C) By highlighting his personal achievements

D) Through fictional narratives

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1 min • 1 pt

Who is the author of Just Mercy?

Bryan Stevenson

J.K. Rowling

Stephen King

John Grisham

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Which case is prominently featured in Just Mercy?

Eva Ansley

Anthony Ray Hinton

Walter McMillian

Bryan Stevenson

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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1 min • 1 pt

What is one of the main themes discussed in Just Mercy?

Economic inequality and injustice in the criminal justice system

Racial inequality and injustice in the criminal justice system

Political corruption in the criminal justice system

Gender discrimination in the criminal justice system

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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What is one subtopic covered in the book/movie Just Mercy?

Romantic comedy

Environmental conservation

Criminal justice reform

Civil rights movement

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What is the main focus of Bryan Stevenson's work as a lawyer?

Environmental conservation and sustainability

Criminal justice reform and fighting for the rights of marginalized individuals

Corporate law and mergers and acquisitions

Intellectual property rights and patent law

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the punishment discussed in Just Mercy that is often given to individuals who are wrongfully convicted?

life imprisonment

fine

death penalty

community service

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What did Bryan Stevenson do for Walter McMillian after he was exonerated?

Gave him a job at the Equal Justice Initiative

Arranged for him to meet the President

Helped him financially

Stayed in contact and helped him find peace

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