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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Ford County Sheriff viewed by the local citizenry?
(a) He is respected and loved by virtually all, both black and white residents.
(b) He is not respected nor loved by many black or white residents.
(c) He is respected and loved by black residents primarily, not white residents.
(d) He is respected and loved by white residents primarily, not black residents.

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

3. The Sunday after Jake gets fired, he and Carla skip church and take Hanna where?
(a) On a picnic.
(b) Kite flying.
(c) To a zoo.
(d) Canoeing.

4. During their picnic, what is Carl Lee's response when Gwen questions him about his commitment to bring in a few hundred dollars to make ends meet?
(a) He firmly repeats that he will see what he can do.
(b) He reminds her he is still the man of the family.
(c) He states he is doing the best he can.
(d) He remains silent.

5. When Bo Marsharfsky calls requesting Jake to be his local associate, what is his response?
(a) Refuses, accuses him of solicitation, and threatens to report or have him reviewed by grand jury.
(b) Says nothing, and slams the phone down.
(c) Agrees.
(d) Considers it briefly, then declines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?

2. Carla and Jake, raised as Baptist and Methodist respectively, have agreed to become what?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. What is Lucien's advice to Jake regarding fear?

(see the answer key)

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