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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whose influence did Jim Garrison investigate in New Orleans according to Chapter 18?
2. What happened before Kennedy was pronounced dead according to Chapter 13?
3. Where was Lyndon Johnson sworn in as President?
4. What does Posner say Jim Garrison concluded on Carlos Marcello before taking on the investigation on Kennedy's assassination?
5. Why did Oswald grab a jacket according to Chapter 12?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was Jack Ruby?
2. What did the electrocardiogram show according to Chapter 13?
3. How did the Commission divide its tasks?
4. What did the homicide captain do at 2:30 p.m. in Chapter 15 on the day of the assassination?
5. What were two controversial issues according to Posner in Chapter 14?
6. Who was David Ferrie and why was Garrison interested in Ferrie?
7. What was happening to Governor Connally and how was it significant?
8. What happened on March 1, 1967?
9. What did Ruby do when Oswald was being transferred?
10. What happened when Tippit stopped Oswald?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In September 1963, Oswald talked about how Kennedy should have been killed at the Bay of Pigs. Discuss the significance of the Bay of Pigs and analyze Oswald's thought process on Kennedy's policies. Students should use the text and secondary sources to support their discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Marina knew that Lee had tried to kill General Walker. Analyze Oswald's actions, as well as Marina's actions in relation to General Walker. Use the text to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
Posner analyzed Connally's reactions in conjunction with the Zapruder film, but Connally said that he was not hit by the first shot, even though his wife thought so. Discuss the significance of the failure analysis and what it indicated.
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