Unintended Consequences Short Essay - Answer Key

John Ross (author)
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1. Who is Ad Topperwine?

Ad Topperwine is a sharpshooter testing a semi-automatic rifle designed by John Browning.


Ad Topperwine and John Browning are both gun enthusiasts who support the rights of individuals to own whatever weapons they choose.

3. Who is Cameron Wilcox?

Cameron Wilcox is a Lieutenant in World War I, and he brings home a duffel bag full of weapons from the war. He ultimately dies from wounds sustained during the Veterans' march on Washington D.C.


John Ross seems to imply that if the Polish Jews had guns, they could have protected themselves against the Nazis who ultimately killed them.

5. What happens to Zofia's family?

Zofia's family, including her sister, is killed by Nazis.


Zofia meets Max Collins and moves to the U.S.

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