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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?
(a) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.
(b) The chances for a less experienced prosecutor are better.
(c) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.
(d) To get at least one black jury member.

3. During the closing statement to the jury, what does Jake say that must be withdrawn?
(a) A murder victim is released, and a rape victim deals with it the rest of her life.
(b) In Carl Lee's shoes, Jake would blow Cobb's and Willard's heads off.
(c) A child cannot understand the reason for the attack.
(d) Tonya will never bear children.

4. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?
(a) Gwen Hailey.
(b) Percy Bullard.
(c) Rufus Buckley.
(d) Ethel Twitty.

5. How does Deputy Looney describe Carl Lee?
(a) "He's a hero. Give him a trophy."
(b) "He's a killer. He's worthy of death."
(c) "It was an accident. But he deserves some prison time."
(d) "For what he did, he deserves life."

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Sheriff Ozzie Walls to obtain arrest warrants for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?

2. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?

3. What questions does Jake ask of Cobb's and Willard's respective mothers during cross-examination?

4. Buckley's opening statement runs an hour and a half, and Jake's opening is how long?

5. On Saturday morning, the day after Jake was shot at, the rumor in Clanton is that the shooters claim to be whom?

(see the answer key)

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