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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?
(a) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.
(b) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.
(c) To get at least one black jury member.
(d) The chances for a less experienced prosecutor are better.

3. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?
(a) Lester agrees to come back, but not soon.
(b) Lester agrees to return to Clanton with much prompting.
(c) Lester says he cannot return until the trial.
(d) Lester agrees to return to Clanton with little prompting.

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

5. What is the reaction to the press conference?
(a) Primarily on TV news, and little in the newspapers.
(b) It is a TV news hit, and the Hailey family photo appears on the front page.
(c) Nothing local, only in Jackson, Memphis, Atlanta and elsewhere.
(d) It is a short clip on the 10:00 p.m. broadcast, and a short column with no photo in the back pages.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Tonya restrained with while being raped?

3. What have local attorneys dubbed Judge Omar Noose?

4. Since Jake insists he will not be a "gofer" for the NAACP, what is the response when Carl Lee asks what will happen to the $20,000 defense fund if he uses only Jake?

5. How is Ford County Sheriff viewed by the local citizenry?

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