1. Following his motion to withdraw on Friday, Jake does what?
(a) Confirms with his Court Clerk contact that there is nothing new in Carl Lee's file since withdrawal.
(b) Calls Marsharfsky to become his local associate in Carl Lee case.
(c) Slips into the Court Clerk's office and quickly surveys Carl Lee's file.
(d) Advises with Lucien regarding the current status of Carl Lee case.

2. What does Carl Lee Hailey feel his chances are, now that he has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder?
(a) He is not as confident as Jake Briance was on TV.
(b) He is confident Jake Brigance will get him off, as he did his brother.
(c) He is moderately confident, never hoping for too much.
(d) Hoping, but not expecting much in a predominantly white community.

3. Why does Jake recognize Gerald Ault as a supporter of black people?
(a) Ault was rescued as a boy from drowning by a black person.
(b) Although a secret few knew, Ault's first girlfriend was black.
(c) Ault was raised by a black "nanny" until he was in his early teens.
(d) Ault was rescued as a boy from a burning building by a black person.

4. After Ozzie summons Jake to meet with Lester and Carl Lee and Carl Lee rehires Jake because his brother "wants me to," what does Carl Lee say?
(a) Carl Lee persists he is only following Lester's request.
(b) Carl Lee admits he trusts Jake, and wants his services.
(c) Carl Lee states the Sheriff has convinced him Jake is a good choice.
(d) Carl Lee states he does not trust Jake, but trusts the Shark less.

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

Short Answer 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?

2. Ellen explains that it will be impossible to keep what from the jury?

3. Who is Rocky Childers?

4. What is Clanton doing to prepare for the national spotlight a week before the Carl Lee trial?

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

(see the answer key)

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