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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Judge Roosevelt Dorn opened his courtroom punctually at what time each day, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) 10:30 a.m.
(b) 6:00 a.m.
(c) 8:30 a.m.
(d) 7:00 a.m.

2. Geri Vance states in the beginning of Part 1, Chapter4, that his parents’ main income was from selling what?
(a) Opium.
(b) Cocain.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Marijuana.

3. To whom did Peggy Beckstrand decide to grant immunity in the Ronald Duncan case?
(a) Jason.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Jeffrey.
(d) Joshua.

4. Charles Scarlett is described as one of LA’s top attorneys focusing on what issues in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) Civil rights.
(c) Gay rights.
(d) Immigration rights.

5. Judge Scarlett expressed a radical view that the court should do what in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) Charge all juveniles as adults.
(b) Removes all juvenile status offenses.
(c) Remove children from dysfunctional homes.
(d) Enact the death penalty for juveniles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element of an adult courtroom is missing in the juvenile court system?

2. How old was Ronald Duncan in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. What is the name of the boy who is caught in connection with a series of some of the most brutal murders in LA County in Part 3, Chapter 13?

4. Who challenged the testimony of the prosecution’s key witness in Part 3, Chapter 13?

5. Who was the head of the Public Defender’s office described in Part 3, Chapter 14?

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