Just Mercy Intro

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.

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

• Justice and redemption

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Adventure and discovery

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

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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

• Optimistic

• Somber

• Humorous

• Indifferent

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Who is the author of 'Just Mercy'?

• Bryan Stevenson

• Harper Lee

• Toni Morrison

• Ernest Hemingway

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

• A courtroom

• A prison

• A school

• A hospital

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

• Walter McMillian

• Atticus Finch

• Jay Gatsby

• Holden Caulfield

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

• To entertain the reader

• To provide background information

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce a new character

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What genre does 'Just Mercy' belong to?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

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What is the narrative perspective of 'Just Mercy'?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

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