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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is wounded when Jake is escorted from his office to the courthouse on Friday morning, the fifth day?
(a) Ozzie.
(b) Jake.
(c) Deputy Nesbit.
(d) A National Guardsman.

2. After Ozzie summons Jake to meet with Lester and Carl Lee and Carl Lee rehires Jake because his brother "wants me to," what does Carl Lee say?
(a) Carl Lee persists he is only following Lester's request.
(b) Carl Lee states he does not trust Jake, but trusts the Shark less.
(c) Carl Lee states the Sheriff has convinced him Jake is a good choice.
(d) Carl Lee admits he trusts Jake, and wants his services.

3. How does Ozzie determine what is in the ticking case the stranger has brought to the front porch of of Jake's home?
(a) He threatens to shoot both of his knees.
(b) He handcuffs the man to the gas meter and places the case between his legs.
(c) He threatens to break his ankles.
(d) Ozzie breaks both of the man's ankles.

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

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?
(a) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him break and run for reporters to chase.
(b) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported in another cruiser for reporters to follow.
(c) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported with Carl Lee.
(d) Has Carl Lee dressed as deputy with toy gun in holster, and transported in the front seat of cruiser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tonya, who suffers from endless nightmares and is certain that her attackers are after her, insist on?

2. Ellen has done a fine job preparing the doctor, including a twenty-five-page dialogue of the questions Jake will ask, and the answers for whom?

3. Ellen explains that it will be impossible to keep what from the jury?

4. After her refusal to give the juror list to Jake, what does Jean Gillespie do when he reminds her of previously helping with her family and her reelection?

5. Following Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake attempt to do in the interview with New York Times reporter McKittrick?

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