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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?
(a) Listens to classical music.
(b) Drinks vodka.
(c) Drinks moonshine whiskey.
(d) Watches TV soaps at lunchtime.
2. 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 not indict.
(b) They might find he was temporarily insane.
(c) They might not be able to come to a decision.
(d) They might rule it took place in the heat of the moment.
3. Who begs Sheriff Ozzie Walls to reopen the local "tonks"?
(a) The local AA director.
(b) Parents of young children.
(c) The local ministers.
(d) The schoolboard members.
4. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?
(a) Grants them permission so long as they do not interfere with proceedings.
(b) Instructs the county courtroom deputy, Mr. Pate, to throw them out.
(c) Advises they may only film inside the courtroom, they may not broadcast.
(d) Advises they may film, but it will all be reviewed by the county prosecutor.
5. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?
(a) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.
(b) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.
(c) To get at least one black jury member.
(d) The chances for a less experienced prosecutor are better.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many murder trials has Jake Brigance served as the defense counsel prior to the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?
2. Who is Rocky Childers?
3. What illegal item does Carl Lee Hailey request to buy from K.T. "Cat" Bruster?
4. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?
5. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?
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