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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does Mrs. Henry say in her testimony?
She saw King arguing with someone in the drugstore
She loves her neighborhood
She identified Bobo Evans as the man who shot Nesbitt
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does Mrs. henry hesitate to testify against James King?
He is her neighbor
He might hurt her family
He is African-American
- 3. Multiple Choice
Whose gun is used in the shooting?
James King's
Steve Harmon's
Aguinaldo Nesbitt's
- 4. Multiple Choice
What do Bobo and King do after the robbery?
Went to their hideout
Went to eat some chicken and wedgies
Went to Steve's house
- 5. Multiple Choice
What sign does Steve give Bobo and King that the store is all clear?
He gives a thumbs up
He nods
He doesn't give a sign
- 6. Multiple Choice
According to Bobo, was the shooting of Mr. Nesbitt accidental?
Yes, James King gasped when he found out how Nesbitt died
No, James King planned on killing Nesbitt
No, James King had to kill Nesbitt because of Nesbitt's strength
- 7. Multiple Choice
When Briggs questions Bobo, what point does he try to make?
That Bobo is only testifying to help himself
That Bobo made a mistake
That Bob is friends with Steve, not James
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why does King’s lawyer want to make sure the jury connects him to Steve?
So the jury will know that they are a team
King looks like a decent guy and that makes Steve look better
Steve looks like a decent guy and that makes King look better
- 9. Multiple Choice
Steve says, “Maybe we are here _____.”
because we are monsters
because we lie to ourselves
because we were treated unfairly
- 10. Multiple Choice
What would Steve have told Jerry if he had been there?
Think about mom and dad
Think about your future
Think about all your tomorrows.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the essence of Nipping’s testimony?
King is an honest guy that is passionate about making films.
King did not shoot Nesbitt because he is left handed
King is a good guy who was with his aunt, not at the drugstore
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why does O’Brien decide Steve should testify?
To separate himself from King and Evans
To show how scared he is
To give Steve a chance to be honest
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why couldn’t King testify?
King told the police he doesn't know Bobo
King told the police he was at his auntie's house
King told the police Steve shot Nesbitt
- 14. Multiple Choice
What game did O’Brien and Steve play?
Pickle Ball
The "cup game"
The "coin game"
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why does O'Brien turn the cup upside down and right-side-up?
She is nervous
to help Steve learn how to answer questions while on the witness stand
To help Steve know how much his mom and dad love him
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does Steve say truth is?
What you know to be right
Something that doesn't apply to life in jail
An idea that Jerry can use at home
- 17. Multiple Choice
What do the other inmates say about truth?
The truth will set you free
The truth is something you gave up
The truth is what you know to be right
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is Mr. Sawicki’s testimony?
Steve is his favorite student
Steve was in school at the time of the robbery
Steve is honest
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
"I saw two men in an argument. Then I saw one of them grab the collar of the drugstore owner."
"The gentleman sitting at that table was one of the men arguing."
Lorelle Henry
Kathy O'Brien
Steve Harmon
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
"Me and King planned out a getover and we done it."
Steve Harmon
Osvaldo Cruz
Bobo Evans
- 21. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
"He saw a lamp I might like and he brought it by." We talked about Christmas coming up."
Dorothy Moore
Mr. Sawicki
Asa Briggs
- 22. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
"The prosecutor's strongest point against you is the connection between you and King."
Sandra Petrocelli
Asa Briggs
Kathy O'Brien
- 23. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
I was afraid of them. They were all older than me. Bobo, James King, and Steve Harmon.
Steve Harmon
Jose Delgado
Osvaldo Curz
Kathy O'Brien
- 24. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
I got some cigarettes from a guy who told me is was in on a drugstore robbery up on Malcolm X Boulevard .
Wendell Bolden
Bobo Evans
Sal Zinzi
James King
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
Anyway, King was trying to get the gun from him and I was going for the money. Then I heard the gun go off. I looked over and King was holding the chrome.
Steve Harmon
Wendell Bolden
Osvaldo Cruz
Bobo Evans
- 26. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
I think he is an outstanding young man. He is talented, bright, and compassionate. He is very much involved in depicting his neighborhood and environment in a positive way.
Kathy O'Brien
Asa Briggs
Mr. Sawicki
Mr. Nipping
- 27. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
I need to put together a payroll crew. Get my pockets fat. F-A-T.
James King
Bob Evans
Steve Harmon
Osvaldo Cruz
- 28. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
I have trouble testifying against a black man, if that’s what you mean.
James King
Lorelle Henry
Mr. Harmon
Mrs.Harmon
- 29. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
When you were first born, I would lie up in the bed thinking about the scenes of your life. You playing football. You going off to college.
Mr. Harmon
Jerry Harmon
Steve Harmon
Mrs. Harmon
- 30. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
Why are you handcuffing my son if you just want to ask him a few questions? I don’t understand.
Mr. Harmon
Lorelle Henry
Mrs. Harmon
Asa Briggs
- 31. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
Afterward I checked the inventory. It was 5 [cartons of cigarettes].
Jose Delgado
Mr. Nesbitt
Mr. Sawicki
Johnny
- 32. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
I bet you’d be a cool superhero. You know who you should be? Batman. Then I could be Robin.
Johnny
Jerry
Jimmy
Jackie
- 33. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
My job is to make sure the law works for you as well as against you, and to make you a human being in the eyes of the jury.
Asa Briggs
Sandra Petrocelli
Kathy O'Brien
The Judge
- 34. Multiple Choice
Who said this?
...there are also monsters in our communities-people who are willing to steal and kill, people who disregard the rights of others.
Kathy O'Brien
Asa Briggs
Sandra Petrocelli
The Judge
- 35. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
James King
An aspiring filmmaker
Wore a prison jumpsuit to testify
Organized the crime
- 36. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Sandra Petrocelli
The prosecutor
Steve's defense lawyer
James' defense lawyer
the judge
- 37. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Kathy O'Brien
Defense attorney
Defense attorney with doubts
The prosecution
Steve's biggest supporter
- 38. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Asa Briggs
Drugstore owner
Person who was murdered
teenage gang member
Consistently tries to make the witness appear unreliable
- 39. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Sal Zizi
Bought cigarettes from Bobo
Afraid of being molested
Wore a prison jumpsuit to testify
teenage gang member
- 40. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Bobo Evans
Defense attorney with doubts about Steve’s innocence
An aspiring filmmaker
Tries to make the witness appear unreliable
Wore a prison jumpsuit to testify
- 41. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Steve Harmon
An aspiring filmmaker
Dreams his son will go to college
teenage gang member
Found the body of Mr. Nesbitt
- 42. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description
Osvaldo Cruz
organized the crime
teenage gang memeber
afraid of going to jail
wore a prison jumpsuit to testify
- 43. Multiple Choice
Match the character to the most accurate description.
Jose Delgado
Found the dead body
stole cigarettes
teenage gang member
aspiring filmmaker
- 44. Multiple Choice
In the courtroom, what does the picture of George Washington symbolize?
hope
freedom
truth
love
- 45. Multiple Choice
In the courtroom, what does the American flag symbolize?
freedom
hope
truth
love
- 46. Multiple Choice
What is the final image in Steve’s movie?
Steve smiling
Steve at home in his room
Steve as a monster
Steve hugging Jerry
- 47. Multiple Choice
What is the first event that tells the reader that Steve is not guilty?
The judge says "not guilty"
Kathy O'Brien smiles
Steve's dad pumps his fist
Steve's mom raises both her hands high over her head
- 48. Multiple Choice
Why does Steve make movies of himself after the trial is over?
so he will remember his legal victory
to try and find out who is really is
to keep from repeating his past mistakes
his mom asked him to
- 49. Multiple Choice
What would Briggs have the jury think this trial is about?
teen violence
the murder of Aguinaldo Nesbitt
the credibility of James King
the credibility of the witnesses
- 50. Multiple Choice
What is one of Kathy O’Brien’s strategies in her closing argument?
connect Steve to James King
highlight Steve's positive character traits
discredit the witnesses
talk about discrimination
- 51. Multiple Choice
What does Sandra Petrocelli say about King, Evans, Cruz, and Harmon in her closing argument?
They are all monsters
they are all friends
they are all equally guilty
they should all be tried individually
- 52. Multiple Choice
According to Sandra Petrocelli, why is Steve guilty of murder?
He was the shooter
He planned out the robbery
Steve's action helped to cause the death of Alguinaldo Nesbitt.
Steve has always hated Mr. Nesbitt
- 53. Multiple Choice
How are these characters similar?
Osvaldo Cruz and Bobo Evans
both got a deal to lessen their punishment
both are teenagers
both have fathers in prison
both ate at the chicken joint on Lenox Ave
- 54. Multiple Choice
How are these characters similar?
Sal Zinzi and Wendell Bolden
both got a deal from Petrocelli
both are from New Jersey
both got a deal from Briggs
both were arrested for selling drugs
- 55. Multiple Choice
How are these characters similar?
Sandra Petrocelli and Asa Briggs
both are defense lawyers
both called people monsters
both are bad lawyers
both think Steve is guilty
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