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Just Mercy
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The following quiz is based on the narrative portion of the book (odd #ed chapters).
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1
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between
Just Mercy
and W.E.B. Dubois's character John's story?
John is lynched for speaking truth to power.
Walter's community was burdened by his conviction.
Pro Bono lawyers take some death penalty cases for free.
Bryan was held up in his church as an inspiration.
2
Henry makes an impression on Bryan Stevenson for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
Henry reminds him of his late grandfather
Henry sings a hymn as he is taken away
Henry's gracious attitude surprises Stevenson
Stevenson's visit with Henry is his first death row experience.
3
Why is Monroe County considered ironically famous in this story?
It is the launching point of many Civil Rights marches
It is the location of the museum for the Tuskegee Airmen
It is the setting of the film Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
It is the home of Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird
4
What happened after Stevenson got an affidavit proving that Bill Hooks lied about seeing Walter's truck?
The new testimony was used in court and Walter was released.
Houston was charged with perjury and Stevenson's appeal was denied.
It was discovered that Houston was lying.
Houston recanted his testimony saying he was threatened.
5
Was Walter able to sue for being wrongfully imprisoned on death row?
Yes, Walter received $9 million.
No, most of the law enforcment officials received immunity.
Yes, but only for a few hundred thousand
No, the US Supreme Court threw out Walter's case.
6
On the second day of the hearing, 3 issues below had changed from the first day. Which of the following
had not changed?
Walter's relatives were having trouble gaining access to the courtroom.
Stevenson had trouble getting into the courthouse.
There was now a metal detector and a dog in the courtroom.
The judge had been replaced from the previous day.
7
When Bryan and Michael go to the beach, why is Bryan very cautious about swimming in the water?
Bryan had read an article about the feeding times for sharks.
It was jellyfish season.
Bryan didn't know how to swim.
It was a personal choice. Bryan just didn't want to swim.
8
Where were Walter and Myers held as a pretrial detainee?
They were held at a local jail.
They had to do a stint in solitary confinement.
They were held in death row in a nearby town.
They bonded out.
9
All of the following happened in the South EXCEPT
Jurors were pulled from the mostly white voting lists.
All the black jurors would be excused from serving.
Jury cases in black counties would be moved to white counties.
There was balanced representation of women and black people on juries.
10
Stevenson finally got a Rule 32 petition which included info. not included at trial. What happened next?
Vickie Pittman's murder was solved.
Sheriff Tate refused to turn over files.
Judge Key retired.
Stevenson's office received bomb threats.
11
How does America's current rate of incarceration compare to other nations?
Our rate matches China's
Our rate is higher than any other country
Our rate show that Americans commit more crimes
Our rate is not as terrible as Stalin's and Lenin's in Russian history was
12
Which theme is NOT part of
Just Mercy?
power and oppression
jealousy and revenge
empathy and humanization
the media and public opinion
13
What is the tone captured by, "He looked at me and said, 'I feel like a bird, I feel like a bird'"?
paranoid
fearful
victimized
hopeful
14
What media event led to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation to reopen the case?
A 60 Minutes segment led by journalist Ed Bradley reported the case.
The Monroe Journal wrote a piece saying the Post printed fake news.
The Mobile Press Register published a positive editorial.
A Washington Post journalist passed on the info to Pete Earley.
15
Where was Walter while the murder took place at Jackson Cleaners?
Walter and Myers were robbing the business.
Walter was on a job to remove a tree form someone's yard.
Walter was working on his truck while people held a fish fry in his yard.
Walter was spending time with his white mistress.
16
At Walter's first new hearing, what was significant about the witnesses for the defense on the first day?
They were all white and didn't owe any loyalities to Walter.
They were all at Walter's house the day of the murder.
They were all members of Walter's family.
They all had a connection to criminal justice.
17
What is the
most likely reason
that Walter was accused of killing Ronda Morrison?
Walter was having an interracial sexual relationship.
The judge wanted a speedy trial and Walter was a troublemaker.
People were jealous of his thriving pulpwood business.
Ralph Myers was trying to get a lighter sentence for himself.
18
The ABI's investigation revealed that Walter might be released, how did Stevenson's goals differ from the ABI's?
EJI wanted Walter released immediately; ABI wanted to arrest a suspect 1st
ABI agents had to clear Bryan Stevenson first.
EJI and ABI wanted immediate justice for Walter.
EJI knew the because of the status quo they could wait for Walter's freedom
19
Stevenson said that the judge was "locked into a maintenance role..." What does this mean?
The Judge is too commited to continuing the status quo.
The Judge was friends with the previous judge & wanted to remain colleagues
The Judge is maintaining a long tradition in the court system.
Norton felt powerless to overturn the previous judge's ruling.
20
What was the
most convincing evidence
in Walter's new trial?
The evidence did not prove useful at all.
Tapes of Myer's interrogation including his ignorance of the murder.
A confession from the actual perpetrator.
Fingerprints lifted from the weapon used.
21
What kind of writing is
Just Mercy?
episodic fiction
psychological thriller
narrative memoir
anecdotal non-fiction
22
The power of just mercy is that it belongs to the
unloved
uninformed
unfair
undeserving
