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Test Review of Stevenson's memoir
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1
At Walter's new evidentiary hearing, what was significant about all the witnesses for the defense the first day?
they were all members of Walter's family
they were all white and owed no loyalties to Walter
they all had connection to criminal justice
they were all at Walter's house the day of the murder
2
Stevenson confesses if he was younger when the Atlanta police accosted him, he likely would have run and been shot.
False
True
3
Why is ironic that Stevenson represented teens who committed violent crimes?
Stevenson's grandfather was robbed, attacked, and stabbed to death by teens
Stevenson didn't have children, only nieces and nephews
Stevenson's friend from grade school was wrongfully convicted as a teen
Stevenson had been involved in a crime as a teenager
4
What media event lead to the ABI reopening Walter's case?
A televised speech by the governor of AL
An episode of 60 Minutes
An episode of 48 Hours
Civil Rights March in AL
5
Antonio Nunez of South Central LA was the youngest person sent to life in prison for
participating in a faked kidnapping with others
murdering two girls picking flowers
killing a woman at a dry cleaner's store
shooting a man who abused his mom
6
After Stevenson secures a rule 32 petition for Walter, his office receives arson threats.
False
True
7
Why did Ian desire photographs from his photoshoot?
He wrote to ask if his family could have some of the photos.
He didn't have a mirror, so he wanted to see what he looked like.
He was kept in a solitary cell; the photoshoot offered him human contact.
He wanted to post his pictures on his Instagram account.
8
What is a super-predator?
lion, tiger, bear, alligator, or killer whale
youth raised w/o morals who repeatedly commits violent crimes
people who inhabit death row
arch nemesis of Alien
9
Why is Monroe County ironically famous?
Setting of the movie Sweet Home Alabama
Home of Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird
Home of the Tuskegee Airmen
Launching point of Civil Rights marches
10
All of the following details are true about the case of George Daniel
EXCEPT
:
He was given treatment for his mental health issues
He was observed eating his own feces
His lawyers presented no defense and called no witnesses
The doctor who deemed him competent was an imposter
11
What was the
MOST CONVINCING
evidence in Walter's new trial?
fingerprints lifted from the weapon used
tapes of Myers' interrogation
confession from the actual perpetrator
the new evidence was not useful at all
12
How does America's rate of incarceration compare to other nations?
Our rate is higher than any other country.
Our rate reflects Americans commit more crimes.
Our rate is not as bad as Stalin and Lenin's in Russia.
Our rate nearly matches China's rate.
13
The most significant issue opening the non-profit law center was recruiting lawyers and losing funding and office space.
False
True
14
How does Henry make an impression upon Stevenson?
He has a gracious attitude.
He sings a spiritual at their departure.
It's his first death row experience.
He reminds him of his grandfather.
15
What do Stevenson's experiences and social justice speaking opportunities help him realize?
Police often sweep up innocent people.
Young, low income, & people of color are more likely to be presumed guilty.
Working in criminal justice makes you a target.
Don't be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
16
Where were Walter and Ralph held as pretrial detainees?
local jail
death row
mental hospital
They made bond and awaited trial at home
17
Walter McMillian sued and got a multimillion dollar compensation for being wrongfully imprisoned.
True
False
18
How was Stevenson's first visit with Joe Sullivan shocking?
Joe's wheelchair was stuck in a 4x4 cage
The employees of the prison were white and prisoners were black
Joe had the reading level of a third grader
A nearby truck in the parking lot showcased racist bumper stickers
19
Which is
NOT
a theme in Just Mercy?
jealousy and revenge
empathy and humanization
media and public opinion
power and oppression
20
What is a mitigation narrative?
The prosecutor weaves the facts into a story the jury can understand
Stories from childhood that family and friends tell about the client
The client's first person account, often the confession, from the arrest
A lawyer builds an explanation to show history for bad choices or behavior
21
What were the ABI and the EJI's investigation goals in the McMillian case?
The ABI investigated Stevenson for bribing Hooks; Stevenson denied it
They both wanted immediate justice
They both knew they must wait longer to complete the investigation
EJI wanted immediate release; ABI wanted to arrest a suspect for murder
22
Why is the name of Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women ironic?
The prison has now become a men's prison
The prison workers make it a nurturing place to house criminals
She was the originator of the Girl Scouts which celebrates goodness
She was a famous advocate for humane treatment, but the prison is not
23
When Stevenson comes to update Joe about the recent Supreme Court decision, what do they talk about?
Joe's longtime experience behind bars
Joe's poem which an inmate helped him write
Joe and Bryan read the Bible together
Joe asked Bryan what his favorite color, soda, and cartoon were
24
Walter's tone when he says, "I feel like a bird, I feel like a bird" is best described as:
fearful
victimized
hopeful
paranoid
25
The power of just mercy is that it belongs to the
unfair
unloved
uninformed
undeserving
26
Stevenson includes stories of children incarcerated in adult prisons to
show that kids commit capital crimes
show children are at greater risk for victimization
show he doesn't just represent death row clients
show that kids deserve mercy
27
What kind of writing is Stevenson's Just Mercy?
episodic fiction
narrative memoir
anecdotal non-fiction
psychological thriller
28
The overlap of for-profit interests of the US prison system & inmate population in the economy of the US is known as
the prison price complex
the incarceration inflation complex
the prison profit complex
the prison industrial complex
29
Those who can humanize the incarcerated are able to understand how their plight effects society is known as
PROXIMITY
.
True
False
30
Why have America's prisons become "warehouses for the mentally-ill"?
issues that violate social, racial, sexual, and gender norms
accusations of possession and witchcraft
lack of facilities and treatment options
misguided drug policy and excessive sentencing
31
In what ways does Stevenson showcase we all are "broken"?
Veterans being broken by war
People cheering the deaths of condemned prisoners
Clients broken by mental illness, poverty, racism, foster care, and drugs
Fear and vengeance convince us to throw away children, the sick, & the weak
32
The most likely reason McMillian was accused of the murder of Morrison dealt with him having an interracial affair.
False
True
33
What is a "stone catcher"?
Biblical allusion: Jesus said he who is without sin will cast the 1st stone
Person who catches what the justice system has thrown at him
Metaphor for getting lucky breaks; the EJI have caught many stones
A kind of idealistic lawyer who will represent those who no one else will
34
How does Sweden's criminal justice system compare to the US?
It is more focused on rehabilitation and humane punishments
Prisoners are moved to work camps to complete hard labor daily
Prisoners must wear electronic monitors but may live at home
It is more strict; sentences are longer
35
All of these were clients of Stevenson
EXCEPT
:
Client with low IQ not aware of his circumstances or actions
Client whom the state overturned conviction immediately & apologized
Client sentenced to life then judge changed it to death penalty
Combat War Veteran who suffered from PTSD
36
Some lawyers like Stevenson and W. E. B. Dubois take death penalty cases for free to pay homage to the legal system.
False
True
37
Why was the electric chair eventually discontinued in all states?
Choice - some desired an alternate form of death
Cost - injection is cheaper
Convenience - easier to obtain drugs for injection
Public Relations - botched executions were inhumane
38
What are the "collateral consequences of incarcerating women"?
Most women are poor so it is hard to get collateral so they can be released
Female prisoners have children whose lives are harmed by mom's absence
When women are jailed, they serve an example of what not to do
Men involved with the crimes are jailed as well
39
How did the menacing correctional officer surprise Stevenson?
He looked up the word "mitigation"
He listened to Stevenson's arguments in court
He bought Jenkins a milkshake
He sold his truck and had his Confederate tattoo removed
40
Which is NOT a case presented in Stevenson's "Mother, Mother" chapter?
Marsha Colbey convicted of killing her stillborn son
Bridget Lee convicted of killing her stillborn son
Susan Smith accused of killing her two kids by driving them into a pond
Victoria Banks accused of killing a newborn even though she wasn't pregnant
41
Walter was out on a run to remove a tree from someone's yard while the alleged murder took place.
False
True
42
Judge Norton was "locked into a maintenance role" and was committed to continuing the status quo.
False
True
43
On the second day of the hearing, what changes had taken place?
Walter's family had trouble entering the courtroom
Stevenson had trouble entering the courtroom
The judge had been replaced from the previous day
There was a metal detector and a German Shepherd in the courtroom
44
How was Charlie's story resolved?
Mrs. Jennings refused to give up on Charlie.
The Jennings helped pay for his college.
Charlie is released when he turned 18.
Stevenson was able to transfer him to a juvenile court.
45
What happened
AFTER
Stevenson got an affidavit with Houston's testimony?
It was discovered that Houston was lying to try to get a lighter sentence
He recanted saying he was threatened
He was charged with perjury and Stevenson's appeal was denied
The new testimony was used in court and Walter's appeal was successful
46
What decision did the Supreme Court come to in 2005 regarding the death penalty?
Banned death penalty in all 50 states
Banned death penalty for those with intellectual disabilities
Upheld state's right to determine death penalty cases
Banned death penalty for juvenile offenders
47
In the Attica Prison riots of the 1970s, humans were abused by
torturing prisoners with electric cattle prods
keeping prisoners in casket sized holes
waterboarding prisoners for confessions
chaining prisoners to hitching posts
48
All of the following happened in jury trials in the South
EXCEPT
:
Jurors were pulled from voting rolls, which were mostly white.
Black jurors were dismissed and excused.
Balanced representation of women and people of color on juries
Counties that were majority black would be moved elsewhere.
49
When Stevenson was accosted by the police in Atlanta, how did they break the law?
They mocked him for representing death row inmates.
They didn't wear uniforms or provide identification.
They searched his car without just cause or a warrant.
They were doing a favor for the ABI to intimidate him.
50
When Bryan and Michael go to the beach, why is Bryan cautious about the water?
Bryan had read an article about feeding time for sharks
It was jellyfish season
It was a personal choice; he didn't want to swim
Bryan didn't know how to swim and feared drowning
