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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Amongst some of the questions Buckley asks regarding Bass's identity, what is the crime Buckley ask Bass has been convicted of?
(a) Fraud.
(b) Theft.
(c) Statutory Rape.
(d) Driving Under the Influence.

2. What happens when Carl Lee opens a courtroom window with a small balcony and the deputy nods?
(a) Carl Lee, Tonya, and the boys step onto the balcony, wave, and the crowd surges.
(b) Carl Lee has second thoughts for safety, and watches inside from the window.
(c) Carl Lee steps onto the balcony, and can see KKK on their "turf."
(d) Carl Lee steps onto the balcony, waves, and the crowd surges.

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

4. What is Wanda Womack's position?
(a) She would only vote guilty if everyone else did.
(b) She is concerned for the safety of everyone and is not sure how to vote.
(c) She would sit until Christmas, but never give in to a guilty verdict.
(d) She did not feel right about a guilty vote, but would if necessary.

5. Where do Lucien, Harry Rex, and Jake go after talking with Wanda Womack and Mack Loyd Crowell?
(a) Lucien's.
(b) The Lake.
(c) Jake's office.
(d) The Hailey's.

6. Who do the Northern Mississippi black residents recognize as the single white radical NAACP attorney in their region?
(a) Norman Reinfeld.
(b) Sheldon Roark.
(c) Jake Brigance.
(d) Lucien Wilbanks.

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

8. Buckley's opening statement runs an hour and a half, and Jake's opening is how long?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) Three quarters of an hour.
(c) 14 minutes.
(d) One hour.

9. During the night of the second trial date, Stump Sisson dies, bringing the number of deaths related to Tonya's rape to how many?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

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

11. After going to the lake with Harry Rex, Jake visits Lucien and discovers what?
(a) Lucien is passed out, but has nearly finished Jake's summation.
(b) Lucien is drunk and is working on Jake's summation.
(c) Lucien has been drinking and working on Jake's summation.
(d) Lucien is sober and working on Jake's summation.

12. On day two of the proceedings, how does the morning begin and where are all the "players" situated?
(a) Breezy, with even more than before taking spots on the front lawn.
(b) Hot and sunny, with all diligently taking places 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. During the trial on the fifth day, Lucien avoids eye contact with Sisco for what reason?
(a) He knows there is no way to get the figure Sisco has set.
(b) He is confident there is a good chance for victory.
(c) He knows a wink or nod will consummate the deal.
(d) He wants to barter with Sisco on the price.

14. What does Jake say to the judge after Ozzie explains what has taken place to Noose?
(a) He will not be in today, he will be drunk by afternoon, and he will be in Saturday.
(b) He will be in this afternoon, not this morning.
(c) He will be in, but not for an hour, as he needs to shower and change.
(d) He will be in as soon as he showers, changes, and the area is secured.

15. Who is wounded when Jake is escorted from his office to the courthouse on Friday morning, the fifth day?
(a) Ozzie.
(b) Deputy Nesbit.
(c) A National Guardsman.
(d) Jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Subsequent to Bass's testimony, what does Jake do when the lawyers are summoned to the judge's chambers?

2. Although Jake wished he had not worn ostrich skin boots, Lucien argues what?

3. Early Sunday morning, the day before the trial opens, Jake is awakened on the law office couch by what?

4. On Saturday morning following the shooting attack he survived, Jake surmises that both Lucien and Bass were drunk yesterday and driven home by Deputy Nesbit, and while he drinks a Bloody Mary, Jake prays what?

5. How does Hinky Myrick raise money during the Carl Lee trial?

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