1. Following Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake attempt to do in the interview with New York Times reporter McKittrick?
(a) Get McKittrick to comprehend the danger and threat of the KKK.
(b) Get McKittrick to comprehend the intricacies of this case.
(c) Get McKittrick to comprehend the reality of racism and other biases throughout the nation.
(d) Get McKittrick to comprehend the complexity of murder cases.

2. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?
(a) Ozzie Walls, K.T. "Cat" Bruster, Deputy Looney.
(b) Ozzie Walls, Jake Brigance, Carl Lee Hailey.
(c) Lester Hailey, Jake Brigance, Judge Bullard.
(d) Carla Brigance, Pete Willard, Billy Ray Cobb.

3. On the morning of the day he first meets Ellen, what is it Jake recalls Carla could tell during their phone conversation the night before?
(a) That he had jut awoken from a deep sleep.
(b) That he was tired and had not gotten enough sleep.
(c) That he was still in his office and eating takeout food.
(d) That he was drunk.

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

5. What are the six capital defense attorneys of the NAACP known as?
(a) The "last chance squad."
(b) The "always win team."
(c) The "death squad."
(d) The "defense squad."

Short Answer Questions

1. Jake Brigance advises deputies that Billy Ray Cobb could receive life plus 40 years if he is convicted on all charges, and could be paroled how soon if Tonya lives?

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

3. Lester Hailey has driven to Clanton from where?

4. When Bo Marsharfsky calls requesting Jake to be his local associate, what is his response?

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

(see the answer key)

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