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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On day two of the proceedings, how does the morning begin and where are all the "players" situated?
(a) Breezy, with even more than before taking spots on the front lawn.
(b) Drizzling and warm, with many diligently taking places on the front lawn.
(c) Muggy and overcast, with some diligently taking places on the front lawn.
(d) Hot and sunny, with all diligently taking places on the front lawn.

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

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

4. In questioning jurors individually in chambers as to their position on the death penalty, one black male lies and is allowed to remain, and he later does what?
(a) Advises other blacks what they will be asked and how to answer.
(b) Tells them what to say if they want to get off.
(c) Advises others he is not allowed to tell about the questioning.
(d) Tells women what to say to get off the jury.

5. During the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team, what do the black citizens do?
(a) Maintain a prayer vigil at local black churches.
(b) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the courthouse and jail.
(c) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the courthouse.
(d) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Jake insists he will not be a "gofer" for the NAACP, what is the response when Carl Lee asks what will happen to the $20,000 defense fund if he uses only Jake?

2. When interviewed by TV journalists the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake tell them a Mississippi jury has as options when trying capital murder?

3. Some of the patrons in the Coffee Shop speculate what about a reporter from the Channel 4 News?

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

5. What are the bored jurors doing by the evening of the third day after the phones have been removed from their rooms?

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