WorksheetsJust Mercy Ch. 11-12
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Why were Bryan and his team receiving bomb threats?
Some people did not like that they were defending Walter.
Some people hated Bryan for no reason.
There were a lot of hate crimes in the town.
Bryan was offending the people in the community.
What was the name of the new lawyer who joined Bryan on Walter's case?
Michael
Ralph
Bernard
Joseph
How did Bryan get people to know about the evidence behind Walter's innocence?
He did a TV interview with 60 Minutes.
He wrote an article for the local newspaper.
He made flyers of the evidence.
He gave talks at churches.
What was the last piece of evidence to prove Walter's innocence from the Ronda Morrison case?
There was a man who was stalking Ronda and seemed very interested in the murder case.
There was new DNA found at the crime scene.
The police finally confessed that they bribed witnesses.
Another person came forth to confess that they had committed the murder.
How many years was Walter wrongfully on the death row?
10 years
6 years
5 years
7 years
Why was Bryan hesitant about bringing Walter back to his hometown, Monroe County?
Minnie wanted a divorce.
Many people at Monroe County were still angry at Walter and believed he did commit the murder.
There was no job opportunity for Walter at Monroe County.
None of Walter's family wanted him back home.
What did the other men on death row do for Walter's last day in prison?
They held a special service for him to pray for him and give him their final hugs.
They threw him a party with his favorite food.
They wrote him farewell cards.
They sang him his favorite hymn.
What did Walter say as he walked out of prison as a free man?
"I am finally free!"
"I finally got my justice!"
"I feel like a bird!"
"I feel like a new man!"
What was the name of the woman who was sent to prison for "capital murder" of her stillborn baby in Chapter 12?
Julia Tutwiler
Vickie Pittman
Ronda Morrison
Marsha Colbey
What was Marsha's sentencing?
Life imprisonment with parole
Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole
Death row
5 year probation
Why were most women being sent to prison?
Capital murder
Stealing
Non-violent, low-level drug crimes or property crimes.
Violent crimes
What is the name of the prison that Marsha was sent to?
Tutwiler Prison
Julia Prison
Alabama State Prison
Monroe County Prison
Why did Bryan challenge the conditions of confinement at the women's prison?
Prisoners were not given their daily meals on time.
Prison guards were assaulting the prisoners.
The prison was infested with rats and insects.
The prison was forcing prisoners to sleep on the floor.
How long was Marsha wrongfully imprisoned?
10 years
8 years
6 years
4 years
What did Marsha begin to do when she was freed from prison?
She became a lawyer to protect women in lower income households.
She became a TV reporter to report issues on wrongful imprisonment.
She became a police officer.
She became an advocate to help younger women who faced difficult circumstances.
What year was Marsha freed from prison?
2010
2011
2012
2013
What happened to Tutwiler Prison after Bryan filed a complaint to the US Department of Justice?
All of the prison guards were fired.
Changes were made to protect the prisoners from the guards and wardens.
All of the prisoners were moved to a different prison.
The prison received a renovation.
What was significant about the day of Marsha's release from prison?
Marsha's youngest daughter refused to let her mother go during the interview.
People protested Marsha's release.
Marsha received an award for being a brave advocate for women prisoners.
Marsha received hate mails and threats.
What is the major theme(s) we have seen in our reading of Just Mercy so far?
Fighting for justice.
Injustice towards minorities and economically disadvantaged.
Speaking up for what you believe in.
All of the choices.
BONUS: How have YOU been doing?
Fantastic! I LOVE ONLINE LEARNING!
Good, I am trying to be productive at home!
Okay, just so bored!
Terrible!! I want to go back to school!
