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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Ozzie get the bomb defused?
(a) He calls for an explosives expert at the Sheriff's Department.
(b) He has the case carefully taken to a secluded section of woods.
(c) He calls for an explosives expert in the next county to be helicoptered in.
(d) He handcuffs the man to the gas meter and puts the ticking case between his legs.

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

4. How much does the NAACP initially contribute toward the defense of Carl Lee?
(a) $25,000.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $10,000.

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

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

7. When Lucien Wilbanks inherited the family law firm in 1965, what does he keep?
(a) His father's entire legal staff.
(b) A brank new Ford Mustang.
(c) His father's favorite secretary, Ethel Twitty.
(d) His father's favorite hunting rifles.

8. After Jake tells Ethel to shut up or quit when she informs him about his $4,000 in unpaid bills, less than $1,900 in the bank, and his failure to see clients or drop off promised files, what does she do?
(a) She firmly states he could find no replacement to last a week.
(b) She angrily responds by throwing papers and storming out.
(c) She tearfully explains about the threatening phone calls, and her husband's ill health.
(d) She yells she has put up with his childishness long enough.

9. What is Tonya carrying when she is kidnapped?
(a) A basket of fish and a pole.
(b) A bag of groceries.
(c) An armful of firewood.
(d) Her school books.

10. Ollie Agee, the Hailey's pastor, convenes the Council of Ministers, a board of the local black ministry, which decides to do what?
(a) Bring in the NAACP.
(b) Initiate a defense fund for Carl Lee, a support fund for his family, and security for Hailey's home.
(c) Initiate a defense fund for Carl Lee, a support fund for his family, and bring in the NAACP.
(d) Initiate a fund and prayer vigil for the Hailey's.

11. Several days following his being rehired by Carl Lee, Jake is summoned to Lucien's home to meet whom?
(a) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired psychiatrist.
(b) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired podiatrist.
(c) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired psychologist.
(d) Dr. W.T. Bass, retired pediatrician.

12. Why does Jake threaten to fire his secretary Ethel?
(a) She has allowed someone to await his return in his office.
(b) She has brought individuals to his office before advising of their presence.
(c) She has allowed calls to come to his office phone before 8:30 a.m.
(d) She has repeatedly been late to work and taken long lunch breaks.

13. Where is Tonya seated in the interview with Jake and the Hailey family?
(a) Seated in her Uncle Lester's lap.
(b) Seated in her daddy's lap.
(c) She is afraid and is not present.
(d) Seated in her mama's lap.

14. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $750.
(c) $550.
(d) $900.

15. When Jake informs Ellen of the threats received by phone, the bombing attempt, and other dangers the job may entail, what is her response?
(a) She will rely on the Sheriff's Department to protect as needed.
(b) That she carries licensed, snub-nose protection in her purse.
(c) She changes her mind and leaves town.
(d) She is not afraid and will take her chances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?

2. At the city's largest black church, with NAACP officials and Gwen Hailey at his side, who announces the Carl Lee Hailey defense fund?

3. The Hailey indictment is not mentioned on TV until a brief 10:00 p.m. news segment, so what is Jake's response?

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

5. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?

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