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What is the main focus of Bryan Stevenson in 'Just Mercy'?

• Fighting for humane treatment of prisoners

• Promoting harsher penalties for crimes

• Advocating for the death penalty

• Supporting mandatory life sentences for juveniles

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What lesson does Bryan's childhood story about making fun of a stuttering child teach?

• We should always show mercy to one another.

• It's okay to make fun of others if they are different.

• Stuttering is a sign of weakness.

• Children should never be punished for their actions.

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What does Bryan Stevenson mean by 'the opposite of poverty is not wealth'?

• The opposite of poverty is wealth.

• The opposite of poverty is justice.

• The opposite of poverty is education.

• The opposite of poverty is opportunity.

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

• To entertain readers with fictional tales.

• To humanize individuals affected by the justice system, fostering empathy and understanding of their experiences.

• To provide a historical account of the justice system.

• To promote legal reforms without personal stories.

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How does 'Just Mercy' address the theme of hope?

• Hope is portrayed as a luxury that only the privileged can afford.

• The book emphasizes that hope is essential for change and resilience, even in the face of systemic injustice.

• Hope is depicted as an illusion that leads to despair.

• The narrative suggests that hope is irrelevant in the context of justice.

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What unites all humans according to Bryan Stevenson in Chapter 15?

• We all have brokenness.

• We all seek happiness.

• We all desire power.

• We all fear death.

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Which institution is NOT one of the four that shaped America's approach to race and justice?

• Right to Vote

• Civil Rights Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Brown v. Board of Education

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Define 'mass incarceration' as discussed in 'Just Mercy'.

• A term referring to the significant rise in the number of incarcerated individuals in the United States, especially impacting African American communities.

• A concept that describes the increase in juvenile detention rates across the country.

• A phrase used to indicate the overcrowding of prisons due to economic factors.

• A definition related to the temporary detention of individuals awaiting trial.

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What is the impact of wrongful imprisonment as discussed in 'Just Mercy'?

• It leads to financial gain for the justice system.

• It results in devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities, undermining trust in the justice system.

• It has no significant impact on society.

• It primarily affects only the individuals who are imprisoned.

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How does Stevenson view the relationship between justice and race?

• Stevenson believes that race has no impact on the justice system.

• Stevenson argues that race significantly influences the justice system, leading to systemic inequalities and injustices.

• Stevenson thinks that justice is only about legal procedures, not influenced by race.

• Stevenson claims that race is a minor factor in the justice system.

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