1. Carla and Jake, raised as Baptist and Methodist respectively, have agreed to become what?
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Episcopalian.

2. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?
(a) 40 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

3. 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) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.
(d) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.

4. How is Ford County Sheriff viewed by the local citizenry?
(a) He is respected and loved by white residents primarily, not black residents.
(b) He is not respected nor loved by many black or white residents.
(c) He is respected and loved by virtually all, both black and white residents.
(d) He is respected and loved by black residents primarily, not white residents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sheriff Walls is concerned about Carl Lee's safety and comes up with what plan for transporting him to the courthouse on the day of his preliminary hearing?

2. What does Jake Brigance drive?

3. What have local attorneys dubbed Judge Omar Noose?

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

5. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?

(see the answer key)

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