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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many black people does Lucien plan to bring to the courthouse and chant "Free Carl Lee"?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 2,500.

2. How does Deputy Looney describe Carl Lee?
(a) "For what he did, he deserves life."
(b) "He's a killer. He's worthy of death."
(c) "He's a hero. Give him a trophy."
(d) "It was an accident. But he deserves some prison time."

3. During the trial on the fifth day, Lucien avoids eye contact with Sisco for what reason?
(a) He wants to barter with Sisco on the price.
(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 is confident there is a good chance for victory.

4. When the trial resumes following the brief recess, why does Jake decline to question Rodeheaver?
(a) He has only once won an argument with an expert.
(b) He often wins arguments with experts, but is not confident this time.
(c) He rarely wins arguments with experts.
(d) He has never won an argument with an expert.

5. When Jake and Harry Rex arrive at the Memphis hospital to visit Ellen, her father, Sheldon Roark, explains what about the injuries to her head that required thirty-nine stitches?
(a) She beats head after being covered by "Mickey Mouse," hoping for help.
(b) In the trunk, she beats head trying to summon help.
(c) In the trunk, she beats head trying to get free.
(d) Terrified she will be raped and killed, she beats head against a metal pole.

6. Ministers start a parade of black protesters behind a fifteen-foot banner that reads what?
(a) "Carl Lee Was Right."
(b) "Tonya Is The Victim."
(c) "Free Carl Lee."
(d) "Free Carl Lee Hailey."

7. When two dozen Klansmen arrive on the first morning of the trial in full regalia, what happens?
(a) They are instructed they may only stay without KKK regalia.
(b) They are advised by Sheriff Walls that they may stay, but not if hooded.
(c) National Guardsmen usher them away.
(d) Deputies usher to their "turf" out front, and tell them they may stay if there is no trouble.

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

9. Back at his office, what does Jake drink while his friends drink margaritas?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Margaritas.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Vodka.

10. While Jake and Ellen are working on various issues of the case, whom do they invite to join them on the balcony of the law office?
(a) Deputy Nesbit.
(b) Ozzie Walls.
(c) Lucien.
(d) Harry Rex.

11. The firebomb that ignites Mississippi KKK Imperial Wizard Stump Sisson is thrown from where?.
(a) The 3nd floor of the courthouse.
(b) The 3rd floor of the courthouse.
(c) A slowly passing vehicle.
(d) From within the surrounding crowd.

12. Early Sunday morning, the day before the trial opens, Jake is awakened on the law office couch by what?
(a) Sounds of the National Guard taking position in Clanton Square.
(b) Large, national TV vehicles vying for best position around Clanton Square.
(c) The telephone continuosly ringing.
(d) Ellen knocking persistently on the office door.

13. Where does Deputy Nesbit take Ellen to sleep the night before the trial opens?
(a) She stays at Jakes office suite.
(b) The Sheriff's Departmment.
(c) The Clanton Inn.
(d) Lucien's.

14. On Saturday morning, the day after Jake was shot at, the rumor in Clanton is that the shooters claim to be whom?
(a) Sisson family members.
(b) "Freelancers" from outside Mississippi.
(c) Klansmen.
(d) Jake's former clients.

15. During the closing statement to the jury, what does Jake say that must be withdrawn?
(a) A child cannot understand the reason for the attack.
(b) A murder victim is released, and a rape victim deals with it the rest of her life.
(c) In Carl Lee's shoes, Jake would blow Cobb's and Willard's heads off.
(d) Tonya will never bear children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Do the jurors and alternates attempt to discuss the case in violation of the judge's instructions?

2. At 5:00 a.m. Harry Rex arrives with biscuit sandwiches sent by Jake's favorite waitress at the Coffee Shop, and he discusses with Jake:

3. Ellen has done a fine job preparing the doctor, including a twenty-five-page dialogue of the questions Jake will ask, and the answers for whom?

4. How does Carla learn about the all-white jurors in the case?

5. Where do Lucien, Harry Rex, and Jake go after talking with Wanda Womack and Mack Loyd Crowell?

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