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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the urging of his friends, Jake is determined to do what?
(a) Take time off to be by himself to think things out.
(b) Stay in town a few days while he has the media in palm of his hands.
(c) Go to see Ellen Roark and Woody Maclenvale.
(d) Fly to be with Carla and Hanna.

2. What does Lucien tell Jake regarding the summation?
(a) He might be able to get the verdict down to manslaughter.
(b) Nevermind Bass's condition, the jury might still rule temporary insanity.
(c) He might get the verdict down to second degree homicide.
(d) He can still win; miracles do happen.

3. On Monday morning, Clanton is in "trial mode" as the Klan is happy having burned down Jake's home and what else?
(a) They sense victory following the exposure of Bass.
(b) They sense victoy with the all-white jury.
(c) They sense victory with the attack on Ellen Roark.
(d) They sense victory with Jake not coming to court on Friday.

4. Ellen has done a masterful job of the M'Naghten brief, summarizing what into seventy-five pages directly applicable to the Hailey trial?
(a) A half century of legal history.
(b) A century and a half of legal history.
(c) A quarter century of legal history.
(d) A century of legal history.

5. During the trial on the fifth day, Lucien avoids eye contact with Sisco for what reason?
(a) He is confident there is a good chance for victory.
(b) He knows there is no way to get the figure Sisco has set.
(c) He knows a wink or nod will consummate the deal.
(d) He wants to barter with Sisco on the price.

6. Some of the patrons in the Coffee Shop speculate what about a reporter from the Channel 4 News?
(a) If she will report anything positive about Clanton.
(b) The makeup she is wearing.
(c) Where she received her training.
(d) The source of her information.

7. When Jake seeks a change of venue from Judge Noose and is told nothing would be done except removing 20 intimidated jurors, Jake learns what?
(a) It is going to be a very uphill trial.
(b) Someone did not get to the judge, but others have been gotten to.
(c) He can use the refusal to change venue for a mistrial if necessary.
(d) Lucien is right, someone got to Judge Noose.

8. What is the jury's decision?
(a) Guilty on all counts.
(b) Not guilty on all counts by reason of insanity.
(c) Guilty of manslaughter, third degree.
(d) Guilty of homicide, second degree.

9. Jake knows Judge Noose will feel how about the National Guard being called in?
(a) Glad that another measure to ensure safety was taken.
(b) Furious that he was not consulted.
(c) Understanding it is the mayor's job to ensure city safety, not the judge's.
(d) Wishing he had been consulted, but not upset.

10. Looking out a window at the black protesters, Barry Acker realizes a guilty verdict will bring a riot and what will transpire?
(a) They will reach the vans safely.
(b) They will not reach the bus safely.
(c) They will be not be injured.
(d) They will make it out of town with the help of additional National Guard troops.

11. Who aids Ellen following her plight?
(a) Deputy Nesbitt.
(b) Jake.
(c) "Mickey Mouse."
(d) Ozzie.

12. On day two of the proceedings, how does the morning begin and where are all the "players" situated?
(a) Hot and sunny, with all diligently taking places on the front lawn.
(b) Breezy, with even more than before taking spots on the front lawn.
(c) Drizzling and warm, with many diligently taking places on the front lawn.
(d) Muggy and overcast, with some diligently taking places on the front lawn.

13. Who else does Jake visit in the Memphis hospital?
(a) Woody Mackenvale, the National Guardsman.
(b) Wallie Macintyre, the National Guardsman.
(c) Willie MacKenzie, the National Guardsman.
(d) Wayne Miller, the National Guardsman.

14. Why is Carl Lee aghast when the jury is finally seated?
(a) It is all-white, 11 women and 1 man, only 1 black of 2 alternates.
(b) It is all-white, 12 women and no men, only 1 black of 2 alternates.
(c) It is all-white, 10 women and 2 men, only 1 black of 2 alternates.
(d) It is all-white, 9 women and 3 men, only 1 black of 2 alternates.

15. Why does Jake recognize Gerald Ault as a supporter of black people?
(a) Ault was rescued as a boy from a burning building by a black person.
(b) Ault was raised by a black "nanny" until he was in his early teens.
(c) Ault was rescued as a boy from drowning by a black person.
(d) Although a secret few knew, Ault's first girlfriend was black.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Saturday morning, the day after Jake was shot at, the rumor in Clanton is that the shooters claim to be whom?

2. Who is the first victim to fall in the riot at the courthouse?

3. After going to the lake with Harry Rex, Jake visits Lucien and discovers what?

4. While they await the jury's verdict from Jake's office, what does Lucien confirm as he spins tales regarding his family's heritage?

5. What happens when Carl Lee opens a courtroom window with a small balcony and the deputy nods?

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