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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. 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 most affluent, dishonest lifestyle.
(b) A moderate, but totally honest lifestyle.
(c) A most affluent, honest lifestyle.
(d) A moderate, but borderline dishonest lifestyle.

3. Who is Jake's favorite waitress at the Coffee Shop?
(a) Darlene.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Susie Lynn.
(d) Dell.

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

5. Where is Carl Lee seated during the change of venue hearing?
(a) Next to Jake, by his own choice.
(b) Still being examined by doctors.
(c) Next to Jake, as required by court procedures.
(d) Carl Lee chose to stay in jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tonya carrying when she is kidnapped?

2. What is Carla's reply when Jake asks her if she would convict Carl Lee Hailey for murdering Billy Ray Cobb if she were a jury member?

3. Jake's friend Harry Rex Vonner tells him the grand jury voted how on the Hailey indictment?

4. Following his motion to withdraw on Friday, Jake does what?

5. On day two of the proceedings, how does the morning begin and where are all the "players" situated?

(see the answer key)

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