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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What have local attorneys dubbed Judge Omar Noose?
(a) Mickey Mouse.
(b) Abe Lincoln.
(c) Yogi Bear.
(d) Ichabod.

3. What is Lester's local girlfriend's name, and how many children do they have?
(a) Frances, 1.
(b) Champagne, 1.
(c) Iris, 1.
(d) Iris, 2.

4. The Sunday after Jake gets fired, he and Carla skip church and take Hanna where?
(a) On a picnic.
(b) Canoeing.
(c) To a zoo.
(d) Kite flying.

5. Carla and Jake, raised as Baptist and Methodist respectively, have agreed to become what?
(a) Lutheran.
(b) Episcopalian.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Catholic.

6. What is the reaction to the press conference?
(a) Nothing local, only in Jackson, Memphis, Atlanta and elsewhere.
(b) Primarily on TV news, and little in the newspapers.
(c) It is a TV news hit, and the Hailey family photo appears on the front page.
(d) It is a short clip on the 10:00 p.m. broadcast, and a short column with no photo in the back pages.

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

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

9. 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) Pastor Oster Angel.
(b) Reverend Amos Oliver.
(c) Pastor Malachi Aristotle.
(d) Reverend Ollie Agee.

10. On the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, Jake, knowing the grand jurors are not yet selected and will likely see this news broadcast on TV that evening, reminds interviewers of what?
(a) They might not be able to come to a decision.
(b) They might not indict.
(c) They might find he was temporarily insane.
(d) They might rule it took place in the heat of the moment.

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

12. What three individuals were aware of what would likely take place, so the double murder does not surprise them?
(a) Ozzie Walls, Jake Brigance, Carl Lee Hailey.
(b) Lester Hailey, Jake Brigance, Judge Bullard.
(c) Ozzie Walls, K.T. "Cat" Bruster, Deputy Looney.
(d) Carla Brigance, Pete Willard, Billy Ray Cobb.

13. Who has received threatening phone calls both at home and in the office?
(a) Gwen Hailey.
(b) Percy Bullard.
(c) Ethel Twitty.
(d) Rufus Buckley.

14. Who is Rocky Childers?
(a) Ford County Judge.
(b) Tavern owner.
(c) Ford County Prosecutor.
(d) Ford County Sheriff.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?

3. What is Tonya carrying when she is kidnapped?

4. Following his motion to withdraw on Friday, Jake does what?

5. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?

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