1. What is the reaction to the press conference?
(a) Primarily on TV news, and little in the newspapers.
(b) Nothing local, only in Jackson, Memphis, Atlanta and elsewhere.
(c) It is a TV news hit, and the Hailey family photo appears on the front page.
(d) It is a short clip on the 10:00 p.m. broadcast, and a short column with no photo in the back pages.

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?
(a) They might not be able to come to a decision.
(b) They might rule it took place in the heat of the moment.
(c) They might find he was temporarily insane.
(d) They might not indict.

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

4. Following the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard, who hides in the county courthouse after closing at 4:30 p.m. on Friday?
(a) Jake Brigance.
(b) Lester Hailey.
(c) Lucien Wilbanks.
(d) Carl Lee Hailey.

5. Judge Omar Noose initiated his career as a mediocre lawyer but good politician who served five terms in the state legislature, and during which he developed what?
(a) A moderate, but borderline dishonest lifestyle.
(b) A most affluent, dishonest lifestyle.
(c) A moderate, but totally honest lifestyle.
(d) A most affluent, honest lifestyle.