1. Ollie Agee, the Hailey's pastor, convenes the Council of Ministers, a board of the local black ministry, which decides to do what?
(a) Initiate a defense fund for Carl Lee, a support fund for his family, and security for Hailey's home.
(b) Initiate a defense fund for Carl Lee, a support fund for his family, and bring in the NAACP.
(c) Initiate a fund and prayer vigil for the Hailey's.
(d) Bring in the NAACP.

2. 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.

3. At the city's largest black church, with NAACP officials and Gwen Hailey at his side, who announces the Carl Lee Hailey defense fund?
(a) Pastor Oster Angel.
(b) Reverend Amos Oliver.
(c) Reverend Ollie Agee.
(d) Pastor Malachi Aristotle.

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 moderate, but borderline dishonest lifestyle.
(c) A most affluent, honest lifestyle.
(d) A most affluent, dishonest lifestyle.

5. What is Tonya restrained with while being raped?
(a) Nylon rope.
(b) Cotton rope.
(c) Electrical cord.
(d) Swing-set chain.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where is Tonya seated in the interview with Jake and the Hailey family?

3. According to Judge Noose, what is the largest media problem?

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. Who is Rocky Childers?

(see the answer key)

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