A Time to Kill Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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A Time to Kill Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. What illegal item does Carl Lee Hailey request to buy from K.T. "Cat" Bruster?
(a) A .45 caliber semi-automatic.
(b) An automatic M-1 carbine.
(c) An automatic M-16.
(d) An automatic AK-47.

3. Where did K.T. "Cat" Bruster lose his eye?
(a) Tenements of Memphis.
(b) Back alleys of Chicago.
(c) Rice patties of Vietnam.
(d) Deserts of Afghanistan.

4. How do the other prisoners feel about Carl Lee taking meals with the sheriff?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Terrified.

5. On his way back to Mississippi, what is Lester doing?
(a) Reflecting on how he can help Carl Lee pay for legal services.
(b) Reflecting on how he got off.
(c) Reflecting on his failing marriage.
(d) Reflecting on how he will get Carl Lee to rehire Jake.

6. Several days following his being rehired by Carl Lee, Jake is summoned to Lucien's home to meet whom?
(a) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired podiatrist.
(b) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired psychologist.
(c) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired psychiatrist.
(d) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired pediatrician.

7. Lester Hailey has driven to Clanton from where?
(a) New York.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Atlanta.

8. Following Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake attempt to do in the interview with New York Times reporter McKittrick?
(a) Get McKittrick to comprehend the complexity of murder cases.
(b) Get McKittrick to comprehend the reality of racism and other biases throughout the nation.
(c) Get McKittrick to comprehend the danger and threat of the KKK.
(d) Get McKittrick to comprehend the intricacies of this case.

9. What is the temperature at Reverend Agee's rally?
(a) 100 degrees.
(b) 80 degrees.
(c) 90 degrees.
(d) 70 degrees.

10. 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) Lester Hailey, Jake Brigance, Judge Bullard.
(c) Carla Brigance, Pete Willard, Billy Ray Cobb.
(d) Ozzie Walls, K.T. "Cat" Bruster, Deputy Looney.

11. Ollie Agee, the Hailey's pastor, convenes the Council of Ministers, a board of the local black ministry, which decides to do what?
(a) Initiate a defense fund for Carl Lee, a support fund for his family, and security for Hailey's home.
(b) Initiate a defense fund for Carl Lee, a support fund for his family, and bring in the NAACP.
(c) Initiate a fund and prayer vigil for the Hailey's.
(d) Bring in the NAACP.

12. Why does Carl Lee fire Jake?
(a) Jake could not get him out on bond.
(b) He has an argument with Jake.
(c) Carla has received more threats and asks him to.
(d) Cat Bruster convinces him to do so.

13. Sheriff Walls is concerned about Carl Lee's safety and comes up with what plan for transporting him to the courthouse on the day of his preliminary hearing?
(a) Has Carl Lee dressed as deputy with toy gun in holster, and transported in the front seat of cruiser.
(b) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported with Carl Lee.
(c) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported in another cruiser for reporters to follow.
(d) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him break and run for reporters to chase.

14. Jake's friend Harry Rex Vonner tells him the grand jury voted how on the Hailey indictment?
(a) 12-6.
(b) 10-8.
(c) 13-5.
(d) 11-5.

15. The Sunday after Jake gets fired, he and Carla skip church and take Hanna where?
(a) On a picnic.
(b) Kite flying.
(c) Canoeing.
(d) To a zoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning of the day he first meets Ellen, what is it Jake recalls Carla could tell during their phone conversation the night before?

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?

3. Since Jake insists he will not be a "gofer" for the NAACP, what is the response when Carl Lee asks what will happen to the $20,000 defense fund if he uses only Jake?

4. What is the reaction to the press conference?

5. What is Tonya restrained with while being raped?

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