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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Besides getting names and addresses, what does the Ku Klux Klan advise Freddie Cobb he must do to participate?
(a) Recruit 2 additional members and join the KKK.
(b) Join the KKK.
(c) Recruit 5 or 6 members and join the KKK.
(d) Join the KKK and participate in the lynching of a black person.

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

10. Why does Carl Lee fire Jake?
(a) He has an argument with Jake.
(b) Jake could not get him out on bond.
(c) Carla has received more threats and asks him to.
(d) Cat Bruster convinces him to do so.

11. How have Lucien and Harry Rex advised Jake regarding selection of women for the jury?
(a) Both are opposed.
(b) Harry Rex is in favor, Lucien is opposed.
(c) Both are in favor.
(d) Lucien is in favor, Harry Rex is opposed.

12. How do the other prisoners feel about Carl Lee taking meals with the sheriff?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Terrified.

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

14. Lester tells Carl Lee what when he visits his cell?
(a) He has to leave now.
(b) He will remain as long as is needed.
(c) He needs to leave and will return when he is able.
(d) He needs to leave, but will be back for his trial.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?

4. Who is Rocky Childers?

5. What is Jake's view of insurance companies and their lawyers?

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