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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) He does some paperwork.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He yells angily and tosses a sofa pillow at the TV.
(d) He orders pizza.

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

3. 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?
(a) Has Carl Lee dressed as deputy with toy gun in holster, and transported in the front seat of cruiser.
(b) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported in another cruiser for reporters to follow.
(c) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported with Carl Lee.
(d) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him break and run for reporters to chase.

4. On his way back to Mississippi, what is Lester doing?
(a) Reflecting on how he got off.
(b) Reflecting on his failing marriage.
(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. Where do Rufus Buckley's political ambitions lead him to?
(a) District Judge.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) State Attorney.
(d) Governorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many murder trials has Jake Brigance served as the defense counsel prior to the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?

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

3. The Sunday after Jake gets fired, he and Carla skip church and take Hanna where?

4. What illegal item does Carl Lee Hailey request to buy from K.T. "Cat" Bruster?

5. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?

(see the answer key)

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