Trial of George Milton Quiz

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Legal Terms Quiz
Of Mice and Men
Trial of George Milton Quiz
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Directions

• Be sure to restate the question as part of your
  answer. Since some questions have multiple parts,
  make sure you answer what is asked or only
  partial credit will be received. You must write
  in complete sentences.

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Questions 1-4
of 13

1. What does malice of aforethought mean?
2. What is homicide, and what categories of killing
   fall within its definition?
3. When is homicide allowed, which criminal code in
   our state applies to it, and how does it apply to
   George Milton?
4. What is first degree murder,which criminal code
   in our state defines it, and how does it apply to
   George Milton?

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Questions 5-8
of 13

1. What is manslaughter, what criminal code applies
   to it, and how does it apply to George Milton?
2. What is reasonable doubt and how does it apply to
   a jury deciding a legal case?
3. What is mercy killing, and how does it apply to
   George Milton?
4. Whats the difference between first degree murder
   and second degree murder, how are their
   punishments different, and which one best applies
   to George Milton?

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Questions 9-11
of 13

1. Describe an actual case where a person killed
   another person but justified it as a mercy
   killing.
2. What is circumstantial evidence and how would it
   apply to George Miltons situation?
3. Whats the difference between manslaughter and
   second degree murder and which best applies to
   George Milton?

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Questions 12-13
of 13

1. From your teams perspective, which law best
   applies to George Miltons situation regarding
   his role in Lennies death?
2. Name three characters testimony that would best
   support your case for or against George Milton
   and briefly paraphrase what they would say.

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