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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the participants chant at the rally?
(a) "Free Carl Lee."
(b) "We want a just trial."
(c) "We will overcome."
(d) "Amazing grace."

2. After Jake wakes with a bad hangover, what does he do?
(a) Sips a large cup of coffee and goes to work.
(b) Falls asleep at his desk.
(c) Sits in the shower for an hour.
(d) Falls on the sofa in his office and wishes he could die.

3. 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 reality of racism and other biases throughout the nation.
(b) Get McKittrick to comprehend the intricacies of this case.
(c) Get McKittrick to comprehend the complexity of murder cases.
(d) Get McKittrick to comprehend the danger and threat of the KKK.

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

6. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?
(a) Have a cup of coffee.
(b) Play his harmonica.
(c) Have a shot of quality bourbon.
(d) Light a cigar.

7. When Jake and Buckley are in the judge's office the day before the arraignment, what does the former request?
(a) 90 days to prepare.
(b) 180 days to prepare.
(c) 120 days to prepare.
(d) 60 days to prepare.

8. 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) It is a TV news hit, and the Hailey family photo appears on the front page.
(c) Primarily on TV news, and little in the newspapers.
(d) Nothing local, only in Jackson, Memphis, Atlanta and elsewhere.

9. What is Jake's view of insurance companies and their lawyers?
(a) Jake hates them both.
(b) Jake understands the need for them, but does not like them.
(c) Jake is jealous and wishes he could be one.
(d) Jake has defended the insurance side and sees the need.

10. How do the members of the council of black ministers arrive for strategic planning regarding the NAACP defense of Carl Lee?
(a) Primarily in modest-priced vehicles.
(b) In Chevrolets and Dodges.
(c) In their Cadillacs and Lincolns.
(d) In Saabs and BMWs.

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

12. What is Clanton doing to prepare for the national spotlight a week before the Carl Lee trial?
(a) Stray cats, dogs, other pets are being collected by Animal Control.
(b) New parking meters are being installed.
(c) Public facilities are being cleaned and rejuvenated.
(d) Repainting stripes on Main Street, parking spaces, and Courthouse signs.

13. At the city's largest black church, with NAACP officials and Gwen Hailey at his side, who announces the Carl Lee Hailey defense fund?
(a) Reverend Ollie Agee.
(b) Pastor Oster Angel.
(c) Pastor Malachi Aristotle.
(d) Reverend Amos Oliver.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?

2. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?

3. 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?

4. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?

5. Where did K.T. "Cat" Bruster lose his eye?

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