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WorksheetsJust Mercy, Chapter 9
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
On the first day of the Rule 32 hearing, Stevenson first tries to...
See pg. 167.
Call Tate to testify
Immediately present new evidence on the McMillian case
Invoke the rule of sequestration
Confront Chapman about his new mustache
True/False: Myers's imposing demeanor helped keep listeners engaged.
See pg. 169
True
False
Which of the following is the most prominent symbol used in this chapter?
pg. 179, 177, 180
Police dogs
The judge's gavel
Chapman's mustache
Metal detectors
What was Mrs. Williams fighting for when she was attacked by a police dog?
See pg. 179
Chapman's mustache
Abolition of slavery
Voting rights
Women's rights
. To undermine Stevenson's evidence, on the second day the court officers did the following (multiple answers):
Forced Walter to wear his prison uniform
Denied Walter's supporters entrance to the courtroom
Added a metal detector and a German shepherd to scare away Walter's supporters
Shackled Walter's ankles in the courtroom.
What concerns did Michael express in his talk on the beach with Stevenson?
He was concerned about how distracting Chapman's mustache was.
He was concerned about the public backlash they might get after having so much proof.
He was concerned about not being able to see sharks in the water when it was dark.
He was concerned about McMillian's well-being.
How did blacks in the courtroom respond to Mrs. Williams coming in?
See pg. 180
Jubilance
Sadness
Anger
Bemusement
Mrs. Williams repeats over and over again the following phrase: "I can't be scared of no ________. I can't be scared of no _______."
(a)
Morrison's family embraces the following narrative about justice:
pg. 178
The justice system is corrupt.
Criminals must be prosecuted swiftly.
There is no hope in seeking justice though the legal system.
Criminals must be prosecuted fairly.
How long was Stevenson given to present his evidence for the Rule 32 hearing?
See pg. 165
A day
3 months
3 days
A week
