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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 1, violent offenses by juveniles had risen how much in the past 5 years?
(a) 21%.
(b) 68%.
(c) 42%.
(d) 35%.

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

3. How many juvenile courthouses served Los Angeles County in 1994, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) 20.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

4. At the terminus of what street does the narrator describe a guard shack overlooking Central lockup’s drive-in entrance in “Intake”?
(a) Atlas Street.
(b) Alpine Street.
(c) Alcazar Street.
(d) Alcatraz Street.

5. The murder case described by the narrator in “Intake” involved a botched robbery at what location?
(a) A liquor store.
(b) A freeway motel.
(c) A gas station.
(d) A check-cashing terminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ronald Duncan was charged with committing double murder with what weapon?

2. Ronald Duncan was charged with double murder for killing whom, according to the narrator in “Intake”?

3. Carla James was sentenced to spend how much time at Camp Resnick for theft and assault charges, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 2?

4. Carla James was “jumped in” with what street gang, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 2?

5. According to the author in Part 1, Chapter 2, Carla James began lying to her parents at what age?

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