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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) The Klan plan to kill Jake on the day of Stump Sisson's funeral.
(b) The Klan plan again to blow up Jake's home.
(c) The Klan plan to bomb his office.
(d) The Klan plan to shoot him and Carl Lee in court today.

2. Why is Lucien furious on the morning of the shooting attempt to kill Jake?
(a) The National Guard colonel waited before senting someone to check.
(b) That someone has attempted to take Jake's life.
(c) The National Guard did not check out the silo amongst other locations.
(d) He has kept Dr. Bass sober all night and his testimony will be postponed.

3. Who is wounded when Jake is escorted from his office to the courthouse on Friday morning, the fifth day?
(a) A National Guardsman.
(b) Ozzie.
(c) Deputy Nesbit.
(d) Jake.

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

5. What do the participants chant at the rally?
(a) "We want a just trial."
(b) "Free Carl Lee."
(c) "Amazing grace."
(d) "We will overcome."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reaction to the press conference?

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

3. What happens to Ellen on her way to Oxford on the evening of the shooting?

4. During the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team, what do the black citizens do?

5. What is the temperature at Reverend Agee's rally?

(see the answer key)

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