1. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?
(a) Listens to classical music.
(b) Drinks moonshine whiskey.
(c) Watches TV soaps at lunchtime.
(d) Drinks vodka.

2. What does Jake Brigance drive?
(a) A Jaguar.
(b) A Saab.
(c) A BMW.
(d) A Rolls-Royce.

3. 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?
(a) Has Carl Lee dressed as deputy with toy gun in holster, and transported in the front seat of cruiser.
(b) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him break and run for reporters to chase.
(c) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported with Carl Lee.
(d) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported in another cruiser for reporters to follow.

4. When Jake and Buckley are in the judge's office the day before the arraignment, what does the former request?
(a) 60 days to prepare.
(b) 90 days to prepare.
(c) 120 days to prepare.
(d) 180 days to prepare.

5. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 40 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, Jake, knowing the grand jurors are not yet selected and will likely see this news broadcast on TV that evening, reminds interviewers of what?

2. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?

3. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?

4. The Sunday after Jake gets fired, he and Carla skip church and take Hanna where?

5. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?

(see the answer key)

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