1. How is Ford County Sheriff viewed by the local citizenry?
(a) He is respected and loved by virtually all, both black and white residents.
(b) He is not respected nor loved by many black or white residents.
(c) He is respected and loved by white residents primarily, not black residents.
(d) He is respected and loved by black residents primarily, not white residents.

2. On day two of the proceedings, how does the morning begin and where are all the "players" situated?
(a) Muggy and overcast, with some diligently taking places on the front lawn.
(b) Breezy, with even more than before taking spots on the front lawn.
(c) Drizzling and warm, with many diligently taking places on the front lawn.
(d) Hot and sunny, with all diligently taking places on the front lawn.

3. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?
(a) Have a shot of quality bourbon.
(b) Have a cup of coffee.
(c) Play his harmonica.
(d) Light a cigar.

4. After Jake wakes with a bad hangover, what does he do?
(a) Falls asleep at his desk.
(b) Falls on the sofa in his office and wishes he could die.
(c) Sits in the shower for an hour.
(d) Sips a large cup of coffee and goes to work.

5. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?
(a) $750.
(b) $550.
(c) $900.
(d) $1,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Saturday morning following the shooting attack he survived, Jake surmises that both Lucien and Bass were drunk yesterday and driven home by Deputy Nesbit, and while he drinks a Bloody Mary, Jake prays what?

2. How do the other prisoners feel about Carl Lee taking meals with the sheriff?

3. A convoy of how many buses carrying elderly blacks converge at the courthouse where Reverend Agee is holding a rally?

4. On Friday, day five of the trial, Ozzie and Deputy Nesbit wake Jake before 5:00 a.m. to inform him "Mickey Mouse" has reported what?

5. What are the six capital defense attorneys of the NAACP known as?

(see the answer key)

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