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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?
(a) Drinks moonshine whiskey.
(b) Drinks vodka.
(c) Listens to classical music.
(d) Watches TV soaps at lunchtime.

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) $500.
(c) $400.
(d) Nothing.

3. When Jake and Buckley are in the judge's office the day before the arraignment, what does the former request?
(a) 180 days to prepare.
(b) 120 days to prepare.
(c) 60 days to prepare.
(d) 90 days to prepare.

4. How have Lucien and Harry Rex advised Jake regarding selection of women for the jury?
(a) Both are in favor.
(b) Lucien is in favor, Harry Rex is opposed.
(c) Harry Rex is in favor, Lucien is opposed.
(d) Both are opposed.

5. During one phone call to Carla shortly prior to the trial, whose situation is Jake careful not to bring up?
(a) Ozzie Walls'.
(b) Bud Twitty's.
(c) Reverend Agee's.
(d) Gwem Hailey's.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Agee agree to get the "love offering" funds for the Hailey family to Gwen?

2. 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?

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

4. The Hailey indictment is not mentioned on TV until a brief 10:00 p.m. news segment, so what is Jake's response?

5. On his way back to Mississippi, what is Lester doing?

(see the answer key)

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