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Question #1

In Chpt. 8, Trina, Antonio and Ian became accomplished writers in prison.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #2

In Chpt. 8, we meet Antonio. What trauma did Antonio experience at the age of 13?

A. Being shot multiple times and losing his brother in the shooting

B. Being beat up by gang members

C. Being hit by a car and left in the street

Question #3

What is the main focus of Chpt. 8?

A. The story of Trina and Ian

B. The plight of children sentenced to die in prison in the U.S.

C. Super-predator child criminals

Question #4

What was Trina's childhood like prior to the fire? (Chpt. 8)

A. Trina had a large family with abusive and neglectful parents

B. Trina had a large family with attentive parents

C. Trina was a difficult child for her parents to discipline and teach

Question #5

In Chpt. 8, Stevenson explained that the Stinney execution reflected…

A. the way the community typically decided justice instead of the police

B. the way children were typically treated in the criminal justice system

C. racial politics of the south