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

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) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

3. Who aids Ellen following her plight?
(a) Ozzie.
(b) Jake.
(c) "Mickey Mouse."
(d) Deputy Nesbitt.

4. Why does Jake threaten to fire his secretary Ethel?
(a) She has repeatedly been late to work and taken long lunch breaks.
(b) She has allowed someone to await his return in his office.
(c) She has brought individuals to his office before advising of their presence.
(d) She has allowed calls to come to his office phone before 8:30 a.m.

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?
(a) She will rely on the Sheriff's Department to protect as needed.
(b) She changes her mind and leaves town.
(c) That she carries licensed, snub-nose protection in her purse.
(d) She is not afraid and will take her chances.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Hailey indictment is not mentioned on TV until a brief 10:00 p.m. news segment, so what is Jake's response?

2. What is Clanton doing to prepare for the national spotlight a week before the Carl Lee trial?

3. What is Tonya restrained with while being raped?

4. After being threatened by Marsharfsky, Jake does what?

5. As the riot erupts, what is each Klansman armed with?

(see the answer key)

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