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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After her refusal to give the juror list to Jake, what does Jean Gillespie do when he reminds her of previously helping with her family and her reelection?
(a) Jean refuses and apologizes, but says that she has no alternative.
(b) Jean is not concerned.
(c) Jean is sorry Jake storms out, but feels he will calm down.
(d) She still refuses, and cries after Jake storms out.

2. Days before the trial, Gwen Hailey calls Jake and informs him she is behind on house payments, the utilities might be shut off, and has only received how much from the church council?
(a) $100.
(b) Nothing.
(c) $400.
(d) $500.

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

4. The Hailey indictment is not mentioned on TV until a brief 10:00 p.m. news segment, so what is Jake's response?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He does some paperwork.
(c) He yells angily and tosses a sofa pillow at the TV.
(d) He orders pizza.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After being threatened by Marsharfsky, Jake does what?

2. Ellen has done a fine job preparing the doctor, including a twenty-five-page dialogue of the questions Jake will ask, and the answers for whom?

3. When Jake seeks a change of venue from Judge Noose and is told nothing would be done except removing 20 intimidated jurors, Jake learns what?

4. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?

5. How does Jake Brigance view the Carl Lee Hailey murder trial?

(see the answer key)

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