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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Jake tells Ethel to shut up or quit when she informs him about his $4,000 in unpaid bills, less than $1,900 in the bank, and his failure to see clients or drop off promised files, what does she do?
(a) She yells she has put up with his childishness long enough.
(b) She tearfully explains about the threatening phone calls, and her husband's ill health.
(c) She angrily responds by throwing papers and storming out.
(d) She firmly states he could find no replacement to last a week.

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

3. How does Ozzie get the bomb defused?
(a) He calls for an explosives expert at the Sheriff's Department.
(b) He has the case carefully taken to a secluded section of woods.
(c) He calls for an explosives expert in the next county to be helicoptered in.
(d) He handcuffs the man to the gas meter and puts the ticking case between his legs.

4. Jake's friend Harry Rex Vonner tells him the grand jury voted how on the Hailey indictment?
(a) 12-6.
(b) 10-8.
(c) 13-5.
(d) 11-5.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the members of the council of black ministers arrive for strategic planning regarding the NAACP defense of Carl Lee?

2. Why does Carl Lee fire Jake?

3. When Jake informs Ellen of the threats received by phone, the bombing attempt, and other dangers the job may entail, what is her response?

4. What is Tonya restrained with while being raped?

5. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?

(see the answer key)

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