WorksheetsMurder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
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Class
Date
1.
Of all 50 states, Tennessee has the harshest mandatory minimum life sentence for juveniles once transferred to adult sentencing.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
What was shocking about Cyntoia's Psychological Evaluation Test results?
a)
She refused to participate even though it would help her case.
b)
When shown different images, Cyntoia always imagined chaotic scenes filled with violence.
c)
Cyntoia did well on the initial evaluation.
3.
Which of the following people have a closer relationship with Cyntoia?
a)
Georgina Mitchell--Cyntoia's Biological mother
b)
Ellenette Brown--Cyntoia's aunt
c)
Ellenette Brown--Cyntoia's adoptive parent
4.
How was Cyntoia Brown prosecuted in the state of Tennessee at the age of 16?
a)
Her trial was handled in adult court.
b)
Her trial was handled in juvenile court.
5.
True or False: Cyntoia Brown showed signs of mental health and behavioral issues prior to the shooting<br />
a)
true
b)
false
6.
What is the major conflict with Cyntoia being transferred as an adult?
a)
If she is transferred to adult court, she will receive no rehabilitation.
b)
If she is transferred, she will never see her biological mother again.
c)
In the state of TN, being transferred to adult court mandates a life sentence.
7.
True or False: Studies show that 90 percent of juveniles arrested in the US do not understand their Miranda Rights.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
True or False: Studies show that 90 percent of juveniles arrested in the US speak to police without a parent or attorney present.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
Which factors most likely impacted Cyntoia's confession and behavior during the interrogation process?
a)
Cyntoia was on drugs, it was three am, and she was not represented by an attorney.
b)
Cyntoia had just experienced a traumatic event.
c)
Cyntoia's brain functioning has been impacted due to fetal alcohol syndrome, and was being manipulated by officer(s).
d)
All of the above.
10.
What evidence was used by prosecution to support the claim that Cyntoia was guilty of murder?
a)
Cyntoia shot the man at Sonic on camera.
b)
Cyntoia confessed to pre-meditated murder.
c)
The position of the man's hands when found deceased.<br />
d)
The fact that she got into the vehicle.<br />
11.
True or False: Cyntoia's adoptive mother drank for eight months of her life while pregnant, and then began using drugs. <br />
a)
true
b)
false
12.
True or False: Cyntoia's biological mother drank of 8 months while pregnant and then began using drugs.<br />
a)
true
b)
f
13.
As a result of Georgina Mitchell's drug abuse while pregnant, Cyntoia currently suffers from?
a)
Seasonal Affective Disorder
b)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
c)
Tourettes Syndrome
d)
None of the above
14.
Why did Cyntoia say her 22nd birthday in prison was especially difficult emotionally?
a)
Because she wanted to be out with friends.
b)
She had a class to attend and exams to study for.
c)
She felt like she should have been graduating college, but was stuck in prison.
d)
All of the above.
15.
Which of the following schools did Cyntoia receive a degree from?
a)
The Juvenile Facility University
b)
Tennessee Community College (TCC)
c)
Lipscomb University
16.
True or False: Two thirds of criminal appeals filed in state courts are reviewed, and of these, 81 percent are denied.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
True or False: Richer Adler MD found that Cyntoia is "seriously impaired" as a result of Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
a)
true
b)
false
18.
When asked at what time Cyntoia was impacted by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Dr. Richer Adlter testified the following:
a)
Her disorder impacted her decisions prior to the shooting.
b)
Her disorder impacted her decisions at the time of the shooting.
c)
Her disorder currently impact her decisions.
d)
Her disorder will impact her in the future.
e)
All of the above.
19.
What was Cyntoia referred to in 2004 that would now, in 2020, be referred to as a victim of sexual predators?
a)
She was referred to as a murderer.
b)
She was sentenced to life as a murderer.
c)
She was viewed as promiscuous and charged for prostitution.
20.
What truly sparked the conversation on clemency for Cyntoia Brown?
a)
Media--when Cyntoia's case made headlines
b)
Cyntoia's appeals.
c)
Cyntoia's new defense team.
21.
True or False: Once all of your state appeals are over, then you have one final opportunity in criminal law to be heard in TN.
a)
true
b)
false
22.
What must Cyntoia's defense team prove in order for her to be considered for/granted clemency?
a)
They must prove that she is genuinely remorseful.
b)
They must prove that she has received an education and pursued a religious faith.
c)
They must prove that she has been rehabilitated since her incarceration.<br />
d)
They must prove that she has been rehabilitated enough during incarceration.<br />
23.
What was ironic about Cyntoia's professor who spoke at her Clemency hearing?
a)
She was a previous student of his and he did not expect to have to represent her.
b)
He was the man responsible for denying her appeal on serving a life sentence.
c)
She had met him previously as a juvenile.
24.
What was Preston Shipp (Professor at Lipscomb University) and Cyntoia's prior relationship?
a)
There was no prior relationship as they had not yet met.
b)
He argued against her receiving an appeal.
c)
He defended her in trial.
25.
How does the professor/attorney feel regarding Cyntoia's case?
a)
He is remorseful ten years later now that he knows what kind of person that Cyntoia is.
b)
He is remorseful, yet still feels as if it is the most fair sentence.
c)
His attitude has not changed, other than the fact that he is now her instructor.
26.
Governor Bill Haslam made a final decision after nearly eight months of review.
a)
true
b)
false
27.
Select the best summary of the Governor's decision from the Clemency hearing:
a)
The governor decided along with a panel to give different options but keep the same sentence.
b)
The governor denied her appeal along with request for clemency.
c)
The governor granted her an opportunity for another clemency hearing for the first time in history. <br />
d)
The governor shortened her sentence, moved Cyntoia to a transition group for seven months, and placed Cyntoia on probation for ten years. <br />
e)
None of the above.
28.
True or False: One of Cyntoia's attorneys stated "Where the roads lead, I don't know, but you know what? I hope they lead to a rainbow for her."
a)
true
b)
false
c)
True--and Ms. Salvadore, you're corny. This is just a chance for you to write the quote. It is a good quote, though.
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