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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Tonya carrying when she is kidnapped?
2. Norman Reinfeld, the thirty-year-old Jewish supervisor of the NAACP defense team, graduated from which law school?
3. How much does the NAACP initially contribute toward the defense of Carl Lee?
4. Sheriff Walls is concerned about Carl Lee's safety and comes up with what plan for transporting him to the courthouse on the day of his preliminary hearing?
5. What is Lester's local girlfriend's name, and how many children do they have?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Billy Ray Cobb's brother, Freddie, approach in seeking revenge, and what is the result?
2. Why is Carl Lee reluctant to rehire Jake?
3. Why does a convoy of buses enter Clanton?
4. What are some of the efforts made in Clanton in preparation for the trial?
5. Why does the name of Clyde Sisco cause some stir during Jake's jury strategy team session in Chapter 29?
6. How does Jake skillfully manipulate the media immediately following Carl Lee's arraignment?
7. What do readers learn about Jake Brigance in Chapter 8?
8. What illegal methods does Ozzie employ to gain information from the suspected bomber?
9. How does Rufus Buckley make use of the illegally-obtained jury list?
10. In Chapter 10, what does Lucien advise Jake his best courses of action are in Carl Lee's defense?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
John Grisham utilizes the theme of the forces of good marred by flaws. For example, in Chapter 29, he depicts the earnest goodwill of the black residents in the county in their candlelight vigil before the courthouse. They are committed to justice. However, their good intent is marred by the self-serving actions of their preachers who siphon their money and drive luxury cars. Identify other ways this theme prevails throughout "A Time to Kill."
Essay Topic 2
John Grisham is very elaborate in providing the reader a detailed description of Jake Brigance's historic legal suite, with multiple rooms and a balcony overlooking the courthouse square. He then utilizes this setting throughout the story in relaying Jake's reliance upon it. Analyze Grisham's use of this setting in the novel, and how it pertains to the political, social climate of the story.
Essay Topic 3
John Grisham is noted for his mastering the writing style with roller coaster peaks and valleys between and within chapters. He also includes sudden twists and turns with brief, intermittent recoveries. Examine how his style in "A Time to Kill," and include examples from the text.
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