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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jake Brigance view the Carl Lee Hailey murder trial?
(a) As his ticket to the big time.
(b) With a four-year-old daughter of his own, he feels merely empathy.
(c) Solely as an opportunity to help a person of color.
(d) An opportunity to earn money.

2. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $750.
(c) $550.
(d) $900.

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

4. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?
(a) The chances for a less experienced prosecutor are better.
(b) To get at least one black jury member.
(c) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.
(d) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.

5. How long does it take Sheriff Ozzie Walls to obtain arrest warrants for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 1 day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did K.T. "Cat" Bruster lose his eye?

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

3. How do the other prisoners feel about Carl Lee taking meals with the sheriff?

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

5. When Jake and Buckley are in the judge's office the day before the arraignment, what does the former request?

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