View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a Memphis TV crew requests to be allowed to film the trial, what does Judge Willard Bullard do?
(a) Grants them permission so long as they do not interfere with proceedings.
(b) Advises they may only film inside the courtroom, they may not broadcast.
(c) Instructs the county courtroom deputy, Mr. Pate, to throw them out.
(d) Advises they may film, but it will all be reviewed by the county prosecutor.

2. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?
(a) $550.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $750.
(d) $900.

3. Who is Rocky Childers?
(a) Ford County Sheriff.
(b) Tavern owner.
(c) Ford County Judge.
(d) Ford County Prosecutor.

4. What illegal item does Carl Lee Hailey request to buy from K.T. "Cat" Bruster?
(a) A .45 caliber semi-automatic.
(b) An automatic AK-47.
(c) An automatic M-16.
(d) An automatic M-1 carbine.

5. Jake's friend Harry Rex Vonner tells him the grand jury voted how on the Hailey indictment?
(a) 12-6.
(b) 10-8.
(c) 13-5.
(d) 11-5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jake's view of insurance companies and their lawyers?

2. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?

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

4. How many murder trials has Jake Brigance served as the defense counsel prior to the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 348 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample