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Just Mercy, Chapter 9

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

On the first day of the Rule 32 hearing, Stevenson first tries to...

See pg. 167.

a)

Call Tate to testify

b)

Immediately present new evidence on the McMillian case

c)

Invoke the rule of sequestration

d)

Confront Chapman about his new mustache

2.

True/False: Myers's imposing demeanor helped keep listeners engaged.

See pg. 169

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following is the most prominent symbol used in this chapter?

pg. 179, 177, 180

a)

Police dogs

b)

The judge's gavel

c)

Chapman's mustache

d)

Metal detectors

4.

What was Mrs. Williams fighting for when she was attacked by a police dog?

See pg. 179

a)

Chapman's mustache

b)

Abolition of slavery

c)

Voting rights

d)

Women's rights

5.

. To undermine Stevenson's evidence, on the second day the court officers did the following (multiple answers):

a)

Forced Walter to wear his prison uniform

b)

Denied Walter's supporters entrance to the courtroom

c)

Added a metal detector and a German shepherd to scare away Walter's supporters

d)

Shackled Walter's ankles in the courtroom.

6.

What concerns did Michael express in his talk on the beach with Stevenson?

a)

He was concerned about how distracting Chapman's mustache was.

b)

He was concerned about the public backlash they might get after having so much proof.

c)

He was concerned about not being able to see sharks in the water when it was dark.

d)

He was concerned about McMillian's well-being.

7.

How did blacks in the courtroom respond to Mrs. Williams coming in?

See pg. 180

a)

Jubilance

b)

Sadness

c)

Anger

d)

Bemusement

8.

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)  

9.

Morrison's family embraces the following narrative about justice:

pg. 178

a)

The justice system is corrupt.

b)

Criminals must be prosecuted swiftly.

c)

There is no hope in seeking justice though the legal system.

d)

Criminals must be prosecuted fairly.

10.

How long was Stevenson given to present his evidence for the Rule 32 hearing?

See pg. 165

a)

A day

b)

3 months

c)

3 days

d)

A week