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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following three hours of sleep on the morning of the trial, Jake bolts awake and has Deputy Nesbit do what?
(a) Check the building out as he has heard something suspicious.
(b) Take him to Ozzie to review security measures in transporting Carl Lee.
(c) Take him home so he can shower and shave.
(d) Has him drive him to Lucien's home where he left some documents.

2. Why is Carl Lee aghast when the jury is finally seated?
(a) It is all-white, 11 women and 1 man, only 1 black of 2 alternates.
(b) It is all-white, 12 women and no men, only 1 black of 2 alternates.
(c) It is all-white, 9 women and 3 men, only 1 black of 2 alternates.
(d) It is all-white, 10 women and 2 men, only 1 black of 2 alternates.

3. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?
(a) Percy Bullard.
(b) Rufus Buckley.
(c) Gwen Hailey.
(d) Ethel Twitty.

4. How does Deputy Looney describe Carl Lee?
(a) "He's a hero. Give him a trophy."
(b) "For what he did, he deserves life."
(c) "It was an accident. But he deserves some prison time."
(d) "He's a killer. He's worthy of death."

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) Gwem Hailey's.
(d) Reverend Agee's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Judge Noose advise the jurors they will be sequestered?

2. On the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, Jake, knowing the grand jurors are not yet selected and will likely see this news broadcast on TV that evening, reminds interviewers of what?

3. What do the participants chant at the rally?

4. Jake Brigance advises deputies that Billy Ray Cobb could receive life plus 40 years if he is convicted on all charges, and could be paroled how soon if Tonya lives?

5. Where do Rufus Buckley's political ambitions lead him to?

(see the answer key)

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