Just Mercy 9th Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by SHERYL WINTER
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "deliberation" mean?
The process of taking legal action
When juries discuss evidence and court arguments to reach a verdict
Inflicting or intended as punishment
A formal written or spoken statement
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "litigation" refer to?
The offence of willfully telling something untruthful in a court
The process of taking legal action
Talking or behaving in a dramatic way
Being full of guilt over something
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "peremptory"?
Putting an end to a debate or action; final
Experiencing severe mental pain
Carried out badly or carelessly
In a forceful way
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "anguished" mean?
Inflicting or intended as punishment
Experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Liable to happen soon
Relating to rules or laws
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "punitive"?
Inflicting or intended as punishment
A formal written or spoken statement
Capable of being believed
Talking or behaving in a dramatic way
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "perjury" mean?
The process of taking legal action
The offence of willfully telling something untruthful in a court
Being full of guilt over something
Relating to rules or laws
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "looming" refer to?
Liable to happen soon; impending
Capable of being believed
Inflicting or intended as punishment
A formal written or spoken statement
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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