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Just Mercy Intro

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Just Mercy Intro
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What effect does the account of the execution of John Evans have on the reader?

The details of the execution are meant to make the uninformed reader familiar with standard procedures in executions.

c. Stevenson uses the execution to encourage the reader to follow the law in order to avoid Evans’ fate.

The inclusion allows the reader to understand the state of mind of a condemned man facing execution. This is necessary for the reader to empathize with McMillian and his story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary theme introduced in the introduction of 'Just Mercy'?

Justice and redemption

Love and betrayal

War and peace

Adventure and discovery

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which literary device is predominantly used in the introduction of 'Just Mercy'?

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the tone of the introduction in 'Just Mercy'?

Optimistic

Somber

Humorous

Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the author of 'Just Mercy'?

Bryan Stevenson

Harper Lee

Toni Morrison

Ernest Hemingway

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the setting introduced in the beginning of 'Just Mercy'?

A courtroom

A prison

A school

A hospital

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

1 min • 1 pt

Which character is introduced in the introduction of 'Just Mercy'?

Walter McMillian

Atticus Finch

Jay Gatsby

Holden Caulfield

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

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