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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. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?
(a) Play his harmonica.
(b) Have a cup of coffee.
(c) Light a cigar.
(d) Have a shot of quality bourbon.

2. What is Tonya restrained with while being raped?
(a) Swing-set chain.
(b) Electrical cord.
(c) Cotton rope.
(d) Nylon rope.

3. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?
(a) Advises they may film, but it will all be reviewed by the county prosecutor.
(b) Instructs the county courtroom deputy, Mr. Pate, to throw them out.
(c) Grants them permission so long as they do not interfere with proceedings.
(d) Advises they may only film inside the courtroom, they may not broadcast.

4. What is Jake's view of insurance companies and their lawyers?
(a) Jake understands the need for them, but does not like them.
(b) Jake has defended the insurance side and sees the need.
(c) Jake is jealous and wishes he could be one.
(d) Jake hates them both.

5. Why does Carl Lee fire Jake?
(a) Jake could not get him out on bond.
(b) Cat Bruster convinces him to do so.
(c) Carla has received more threats and asks him to.
(d) He has an argument with Jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jake's favorite waitress at the Coffee Shop?

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

3. What are the six capital defense attorneys of the NAACP known as?

4. The Hailey indictment is not mentioned on TV until a brief 10:00 p.m. news segment, so what is Jake's response?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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