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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. What title did Peggy Beckstrand hold in 1994, according to the narrative in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Deputy District Attorney.
(b) LA County Sheriff.
(c) Editor for the LA Times.
(d) Defense Attorney.

2. Who was the Republican running for California Governor in 1994, according to the author in Part 2, Chapter 10?
(a) Joshua Jacobs.
(b) Paul Anderson.
(c) Peter Wilson.
(d) John Sloan.

3. When did the Los Angeles Riots break out?
(a) 1992.
(b) 1994.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1987.

4. In Part 3, Chapter 14, the DA went after what judge (aside from Judge Dorn)?
(a) Judge Jefferson Williams.
(b) Judge William Jefferson.
(c) Judge Paul Skawinski.
(d) Judge Sherill Luke.

5. For how many days was Carla James sent to CYA for a psychological evaluation in Part 2, Chapter 11?
(a) 90.
(b) 30.
(c) 60.
(d) 180.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator in Part 2, Chapter 10, Sister Janet prodded Geri Vance’s attorney to get him a reduced sentence. The attorney succeeded with a bargain that earned him what maximum sentence?

2. By what name was the accused called who was involved in the gang shooting of Sharon Stegall’s parolee in Part 2, Chapter 11?

3. What judge is described by the author in Part 1, Chapter 2 as having seen “potential” in Carla James, and thus gave her a lesser sentence for theft and assault?

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

5. On what night of the week did the author lead a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall?

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