1. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?
(a) The chances for a less experienced prosecutor are better.
(b) To get at least one black jury member.
(c) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.
(d) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.

2. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?
(a) Ozzie Walls, Jake Brigance, Carl Lee Hailey.
(b) Carla Brigance, Pete Willard, Billy Ray Cobb.
(c) Ozzie Walls, K.T. "Cat" Bruster, Deputy Looney.
(d) Lester Hailey, Jake Brigance, Judge Bullard.

3. When interviewed by TV journalists the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake tell them a Mississippi jury has as options when trying capital murder?
(a) Manslaughter for 20 years, capital murder for life or death, and not guilty.
(b) Manslaughter for 20 years, capital murder for life or death, and guilty.
(c) Manslaughter with immediate parole, capital murder for life, and not guilty.
(d) Manslaughter for 25 years, capital murder for life or death, and not guilty.

4. On the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, Jake, knowing the grand jurors are not yet selected and will likely see this news broadcast on TV that evening, reminds interviewers of what?
(a) They might rule it took place in the heat of the moment.
(b) They might find he was temporarily insane.
(c) They might not be able to come to a decision.
(d) They might not indict.

5. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?
(a) Drinks vodka.
(b) Watches TV soaps at lunchtime.
(c) Drinks moonshine whiskey.
(d) Listens to classical music.