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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ozzie determine what is in the ticking case the stranger has brought to the front porch of of Jake's home?
(a) He threatens to break his ankles.
(b) Ozzie breaks both of the man's ankles.
(c) He threatens to shoot both of his knees.
(d) He handcuffs the man to the gas meter and places the case between his legs.

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

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 danger and threat of the KKK.
(d) Get McKittrick to comprehend the complexity of murder cases.

4. During their picnic, what is Carl Lee's response when Gwen questions him about his commitment to bring in a few hundred dollars to make ends meet?
(a) He remains silent.
(b) He reminds her he is still the man of the family.
(c) He firmly repeats that he will see what he can do.
(d) He states he is doing the best he can.

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

6. 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) Public facilities are being cleaned and rejuvenated.
(c) Repainting stripes on Main Street, parking spaces, and Courthouse signs.
(d) New parking meters are being installed.

7. 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?
(a) 13 years.
(b) No parole.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 25 years.

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

9. Why does the name of Clyde Sisco cause some stir during the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team?
(a) Lucien states Sisco is one of few whites at Tank's Tonk.
(b) Lucien tells how he "bought" Sisco in a previous case.
(c) Lucien says Sisco owes him, as he got him off of prior charges.
(d) Lucien says Sisco is white, but has a daughter with a black girlfriend.

10. 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) Lester Hailey.
(b) Jake Brigance.
(c) Carl Lee Hailey.
(d) Lucien Wilbanks.

11. During the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team, what do the black citizens do?
(a) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the courthouse and jail.
(b) Maintain a prayer vigil at local black churches.
(c) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the jail.
(d) Maintain a candlelight vigil surrounding the courthouse.

12. What does Tonya, who suffers from endless nightmares and is certain that her attackers are after her, insist on?
(a) That her mother sleep with her, and her brothers sleep outside her bedroom door.
(b) That one of her brothers sleep outside her bedroom, and the other sit under her window.
(c) That every light in the home stay on all night, and her brothers sleep outside her door.
(d) That Deputy Willie Hastings, Tonya's uncle, sit under her bedroom window.

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

14. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?
(a) 40 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

15. Following his motion to withdraw on Friday, Jake does what?
(a) Confirms with his Court Clerk contact that there is nothing new in Carl Lee's file since withdrawal.
(b) Calls Marsharfsky to become his local associate in Carl Lee case.
(c) Slips into the Court Clerk's office and quickly surveys Carl Lee's file.
(d) Advises with Lucien regarding the current status of Carl Lee case.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Lucien Wilbanks inherited the family law firm in 1965, what does he keep?

3. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?

4. Lester Hailey has driven to Clanton from where?

5. How do the members of the council of black ministers arrive for strategic planning regarding the NAACP defense of Carl Lee?

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