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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A convoy of how many buses carrying elderly blacks converge at the courthouse where Reverend Agee is holding a rally?
(a) 22.
(b) 31.
(c) 42.
(d) 27.

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

3. During the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team, what do the black citizens do?
(a) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the courthouse.
(b) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the courthouse and jail.
(c) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the jail.
(d) Maintain a prayer vigil at local black churches.

4. Where is Tonya seated in the interview with Jake and the Hailey family?
(a) Seated in her Uncle Lester's lap.
(b) Seated in her daddy's lap.
(c) Seated in her mama's lap.
(d) She is afraid and is not present.

5. Who is Jake's favorite waitress at the Coffee Shop?
(a) Dell.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Susie Lynn.
(d) Darlene.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the name of Clyde Sisco cause some stir during the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team?

3. What does Jake say to the judge after Ozzie explains what has taken place to Noose?

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. Why does Jake decide to stay out of the Coffee Shop?

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