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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard, who hides in the county courthouse after closing at 4:30 p.m. on Friday?
(a) Lucien Wilbanks.
(b) Carl Lee Hailey.
(c) Jake Brigance.
(d) Lester Hailey.

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

3. According to Judge Noose, what is the largest media problem?
(a) Two attorneys fighting for the same spotlight.
(b) Lawyers refusing to be interviewed.
(c) Attorneys revealing too much information.
(d) Two attorneys squabbling publically.

4. Judge Omar Noose initiated his career as a mediocre lawyer but good politician who served five terms in the state legislature, and during which he developed what?
(a) A moderate, but totally honest lifestyle.
(b) A most affluent, dishonest lifestyle.
(c) A most affluent, honest lifestyle.
(d) A moderate, but borderline dishonest lifestyle.

5. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?
(a) Have a shot of quality bourbon.
(b) Light a cigar.
(c) Play his harmonica.
(d) Have a cup of coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake attempt to do in the interview with New York Times reporter McKittrick?

2. Who is Jake's favorite waitress at the Coffee Shop?

3. What is Carla's reply when Jake asks her if she would convict Carl Lee Hailey for murdering Billy Ray Cobb if she were a jury member?

4. A convoy of how many buses carrying elderly blacks converge at the courthouse where Reverend Agee is holding a rally?

5. What is Clanton doing to prepare for the national spotlight a week before the Carl Lee trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite Jake's seeking a change of venue again, what are the reasons Jake would prefer the trial continue in Ford County?

2. How does John Grisham depict the events taking place in Clanton as carnival-like?

3. What do readers learn about Jake Brigance in Chapter 8?

4. Why does the name of Clyde Sisco cause some stir during Jake's jury strategy team session in Chapter 29?

5. What are the positions taken by Jake and Carla when he suggests he will contact Lester, Carl Lee's brother, after the latter fires him?

6. Why is Carl Lee reluctant to rehire Jake?

7. What sort of relationship exists between Sheriff Ozzie Walls and Jake Brigance?

8. Who does Billy Ray Cobb's brother, Freddie, approach in seeking revenge, and what is the result?

9. Why does a convoy of buses enter Clanton?

10. What is the trajectory of Judge Omar Noose's career that has led him to his current status?

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