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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Notes:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steve notice about the mirror in his cell in the prologue?
(a) It has names scratched into it.
(b) There is no mirror.
(c) It is dirty.
(d) It is broken.

2. Where does Kathy O'Brien tell Steve she was born?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Queens.

3. What reason does Steve provide for why two particular items are taken away from prisoners?
(a) To prevent recidivism.
(b) To prevent violence.
(c) To prevent suicide.
(d) To encourage rehabilitation.

4. According to Steve's journal from Wednesday, July 8, what does Kathy O'Brien said her job is in the eyes of the jury?
(a) To make Steve look human.
(b) To make Steve look innocent.
(c) To remind them Steve is black.
(d) To remind them Steve is young.

5. In the credits in Chapter 1, Osvaldo Cruz is credited as what?
(a) Thug.
(b) Weakling.
(c) Tough Guy Wannabe.
(d) Tough Guy.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Steve is sentenced to 25 years to life, at least how much time will he have to serve, according to O'Brien?

2. In the credits in Chapter 1, Richard Evans is credited as what?

3. In the screenplay description of the inmates "yelling from cell to cell," what distinguishes their yells?

4. What is Steve worried that his father sees when he looks down at him?

5. Why is the detective not going to read the affidavit on Wednesday, July 8?

(see the answer key)

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