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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since Jake insists he will not be a "gofer" for the NAACP, what is the response when Carl Lee asks what will happen to the $20,000 defense fund if he uses only Jake?
(a) Only a small portion will go to the Hailey family support fund.
(b) The $20,000 only accompanies the NAACP defense team.
(c) He will receive it all.
(d) He will only receive half.

2. Jake's friend Harry Rex Vonner tells him the grand jury voted how on the Hailey indictment?
(a) 13-5.
(b) 10-8.
(c) 11-5.
(d) 12-6.

3. 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 states the Sheriff has convinced him Jake is a good choice.
(b) Carl Lee states he does not trust Jake, but trusts the Shark less.
(c) Carl Lee persists he is only following Lester's request.
(d) Carl Lee admits he trusts Jake, and wants his services.

4. As thousands of black protesters congregate outside the courthouse and the jury assembles, Foreman Acker reflects on what?
(a) How the other members of the jury will be voting.
(b) How many others had, like him, been threatened.
(c) Where the thugs who jumped him are from.
(d) If he should report the threat to Sheriff Walls.

5. Following the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard, who hides in the county courthouse after closing at 4:30 p.m. on Friday?
(a) Carl Lee Hailey.
(b) Lucien Wilbanks.
(c) Jake Brigance.
(d) Lester Hailey.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Agee agree to get the "love offering" funds for the Hailey family to Gwen?

2. Why does Jake recognize Gerald Ault as a supporter of black people?

3. While Jake and Ellen are working on various issues of the case, whom do they invite to join them on the balcony of the law office?

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. How does Jake Brigance view the Carl Lee Hailey murder trial?

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