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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) He orders pizza.
(b) He yells angily and tosses a sofa pillow at the TV.
(c) He does some paperwork.
(d) He laughs.

2. Who begs Sheriff Ozzie Walls to reopen the local "tonks"?
(a) Parents of young children.
(b) The local ministers.
(c) The schoolboard members.
(d) The local AA director.

3. Lester Hailey has driven to Clanton from where?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New York.
(d) Pittsburgh.

4. Where is Carl Lee seated during the change of venue hearing?
(a) Next to Jake, by his own choice.
(b) Still being examined by doctors.
(c) Carl Lee chose to stay in jail.
(d) Next to Jake, as required by court procedures.

5. A convoy of how many buses carrying elderly blacks converge at the courthouse where Reverend Agee is holding a rally?
(a) 22.
(b) 42.
(c) 31.
(d) 27.

6. What is the temperature at Reverend Agee's rally?
(a) 80 degrees.
(b) 70 degrees.
(c) 100 degrees.
(d) 90 degrees.

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

8. What does Ozzie do after he is tipped off three minutes after midnight on July 12 that the Brigance home is to be blown up within three hours?
(a) Awakens Jake, and instructs him to take his family to the airport.
(b) Ignores the tip.
(c) Awakens Jake, and instructs him to send his family into hiding.
(d) Awakens Jake, and instructs him to take up a position with his rifle.

9. Where does Ellen sleep after the jury strategy session is over and Jake is followed home by Deputy Nesbit?
(a) In a motor lodge.
(b) On the office couch.
(c) In the Clanton Inn.
(d) With a friend of Jake and Carla.

10. After being threatened by Marsharfsky, Jake does what?
(a) Lights a cheap cigar, and writes a complaint regarding Marsharfsky.
(b) Lights an expensive Cuban cigar, and writes a change of venue request.
(c) Lights an expensive Caribbean cigar, and writes a complaint regarding Marsharfsky.
(d) Lights a cheap cigar, and writes a change of venue request.

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

12. On the morning of the day he first meets Ellen, what is it Jake recalls Carla could tell during their phone conversation the night before?
(a) That he was tired and had not gotten enough sleep.
(b) That he was still in his office and eating takeout food.
(c) That he was drunk.
(d) That he had jut awoken from a deep sleep.

13. During one phone call to Carla shortly prior to the trial, whose situation is Jake careful not to bring up?
(a) Bud Twitty's.
(b) Reverend Agee's.
(c) Gwem Hailey's.
(d) Ozzie Walls'.

14. Where do Rufus Buckley's political ambitions lead him to?
(a) District Judge.
(b) State Attorney.
(c) Governorship.
(d) Washington, D.C.

15. Following Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake attempt to do in the interview with New York Times reporter McKittrick?
(a) Get McKittrick to comprehend the complexity of murder cases.
(b) Get McKittrick to comprehend the reality of racism and other biases throughout the nation.
(c) Get McKittrick to comprehend the intricacies of this case.
(d) Get McKittrick to comprehend the danger and threat of the KKK.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the six capital defense attorneys of the NAACP known as?

2. Jake Brigance advises deputies that Billy Ray Cobb could receive life plus 40 years if he is convicted on all charges, and could be paroled how soon if Tonya lives?

3. Lester tells Carl Lee what when he visits his cell?

4. What is Lester's local girlfriend's name, and how many children do they have?

5. How do the other prisoners feel about Carl Lee taking meals with the sheriff?

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