4th QA Reviewer

Bryan Stevenson uses McMillian’s case to highlight:

• The efficiency of the appeal system

• The occasional mistakes in minor cases

• Institutional bias and racial injustice in the legal system

• Problems in property dispute trials

Which of these best captures the genre of Just Mercy?

• Nonfiction memoir

• Science fiction

• Epic poem

• Satirical essay

Which of the following is a central focus of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)?

• Developing international law curricula

• Defending those unfairly punished by the justice system

• Supporting corporate litigation firms

• Training judges in procedural law

What is a recurring consequence for families of prisoners, as described in the book?

• Improved income opportunities

• Emotional stress and financial hardship

• Free access to mental health care

• Easier access to government support

How does Stevenson link current incarceration practices to historical injustices?

• Through policies on urban crime

• By comparing them to economic reforms

• By drawing connections to slavery and segregation

• Through medical malpractice examples

What storytelling technique does Stevenson use to engage the reader emotionally?

• News articles and editorials

• Personal narratives that humanize legal issues

• Comedy and satire

• Graphical presentations

In Stevenson’s view, the rise of incarceration in the U.S. is:

• An effort to eliminate unemployment

• A reflection of national unity

• A means of controlling marginalized communities

• A temporary phase of legal experimentation

Which population does Stevenson say is often unfairly treated in the legal system?

• Middle-class homeowners

• Political activists

• People living in poverty

• Medical professionals

Why do many defendants face unjust sentencing, according to the book?

• Delays caused by new laws

• Outdated prison infrastructure

• Inadequate access to strong legal defense

• Refusal to settle cases

Walter McMillian’s case is a key example of:

• How media impacts court cases

• How judges fight for justice

• How racial prejudice can lead to wrongful convictions

• The benefits of legal reforms