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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the new intake case charged with murder associated with a botched robbery in “Intake”?
(a) Roy Sukoda.
(b) Peggy Beckstrand.
(c) Geri Vance.
(d) George Trevino.

2. On what night of the week did the author lead a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Thursday.

3. How old was Ronald Duncan in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) 11.
(b) 18.
(c) 13.
(d) 16.

4. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 3, due to the protections of the Juvenile court, Ronald Duncan would be released by what age?
(a) 25.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 30.

5. According to the narrator in “Intake,” the new arrivals were taken where at Central lockup when they arrived?
(a) The New Wing.
(b) The Old Wing.
(c) The North Wing.
(d) The West Wing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Carla James’s parole officer in Part 1, Chapter 2?

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

3. Where is the Los Angeles Superior Court, Juvenile Court Division located?

4. How old was Ronald Duncan when he allegedly committed double homicide?

5. How many active cases does the author describe within the Los Angeles County juvenile court system in Part 1, Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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