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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ellen explains that it will be impossible to keep what from the jury?
(a) The fact that Deputy Looney was shot and lost a leg.
(b) The gory pictures of Willard and Cobb's bodies.
(c) The M-16 automatic rifle.
(d) Carl Lee's apologizing to Deputy Looney.

2. Who is Rocky Childers?
(a) Tavern owner.
(b) Ford County Prosecutor.
(c) Ford County Sheriff.
(d) Ford County Judge.

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?
(a) Lucien is right, someone got to Judge Noose.
(b) It is going to be a very uphill trial.
(c) He can use the refusal to change venue for a mistrial if necessary.
(d) Someone did not get to the judge, but others have been gotten to.

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

5. When does Agee agree to get the "love offering" funds for the Hailey family to Gwen?
(a) When Jake threatens to prosecute.
(b) When Ozzie says he could tell the church of his stolen car, DUI, and funeral home kickbicks.
(c) When Carl Lee threatens to tell everyone of Agee's dirty dealings.
(d) When Ozzie threatens to arrest him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?

4. Besides getting names and addresses, what does the Ku Klux Klan advise Freddie Cobb he must do to participate?

5. What does Carl Lee Hailey feel his chances are, now that he has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder?

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