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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. Who performed Kennedy's autopsy?

2. Where did Oswald hide from a passing police car?

3. What kind of analysis was used to prove that one bullet could have caused both Kennedy's and Connally's wounds?

4. What TV network started investigating Garrison after he arrested Clay Shaw?

5. Who led the questioning of Oswald?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the electrocardiogram show according to Chapter 13?

2. What did they find in the garage at the Paine house?

3. What was discovered at the Dealey Plaza at 1:12 p.m.?

4. What did Ruby deny until his death?

5. Who was David Ferrie and why was Garrison interested in Ferrie?

6. What did Ruby's friends say about him?

7. What happened when Tippit stopped Oswald?

8. What were two controversial issues according to Posner in Chapter 14?

9. What was President Kennedy given prior to being pronounced dead?

10. What was the first priority according to Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The assassination of Kennedy is one of the main topics for conspiracy theorists. Do you think the second investigation was conducted too lightly and reignited the conspiracies? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Oswald stalked and shot Walker and took a keen interest in General Walker prior to shooting President Kennedy. Despite shooting him, Oswald was never suspected. Discuss who General Walker was and analyze why Oswald had an interest in him. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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