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WorksheetsJust Mercy 1-7
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What effect does the account of the execution of John Evans have on the reader?
The details of the execution are meant to make the uninformed reader familiar with standard procedures in executions.
Stevenson’s account of the execution of a clearly innocent man causes the reader to wonder how many innocent people have been executed in this way.
c. Stevenson uses the execution to encourage the reader to follow the law in order to avoid Evans’ fate.
The description of the botched, fourteen-minute electric chair execution is meant to shock readers at the horror and inhumanity of this method of execution.
The inclusion allows the reader to understand the state of mind of a condemned man facing execution. This is necessary for the reader to empathize with McMillian and his story.
What is Stevenson's primary motivation for writing "Just Mercy," as inferred from the first four chapters?
To entertain with legal drama
To advocate for justice reform
To document his career
To criticize the government
"This book is about how quickly we condemn people in this country. It is about the dramatic increase in the # of people incarcerated in America..." (pg. 19 Stevenson).
What does condemn mean?
to understand others
denounce or openly criticize
without knowledge or intent
take something back
What role does poverty play in affecting legal representation for individuals in the criminal justice system?
Poverty can result in limited access to quality legal representation, often forcing individuals to rely on overworked public defenders or insufficient legal aid services.
Poverty guarantees access to top-tier legal representation
Poverty has no impact on legal representation in the criminal justice system
Individuals in poverty always receive pro bono legal representation
How do the stories shared in Chapter 4 emphasize the need for reform in the criminal justice system?
The stories emphasize the need for reform by promoting the idea of increasing racial discrimination in the system
The stories emphasize the need for reform by illustrating systemic issues such as racial discrimination, wrongful convictions, or harsh sentencing practices.
The stories emphasize the need for reform by showcasing the effectiveness of the current system
The stories emphasize the need for reform by highlighting the benefits of harsh sentencing practices
How does the description of the prison environment in Chapter 4 support the book's message?
By showing the luxury of prison life
By highlighting the harsh realities faced by inmates
By focusing on the security measures in place
By illustrating the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs
How do personal stories from Stevenson's childhood enhance the narrative in Chapter 1?
By providing comic relief
By building a connection with the reader
By offering a distraction from the main themes
By showcasing his early legal skills
