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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jake threaten to fire his secretary Ethel?
(a) She has brought individuals to his office before advising of their presence.
(b) She has repeatedly been late to work and taken long lunch breaks.
(c) She has allowed calls to come to his office phone before 8:30 a.m.
(d) She has allowed someone to await his return in his office.

2. Who is wounded when Jake is escorted from his office to the courthouse on Friday morning, the fifth day?
(a) A National Guardsman.
(b) Jake.
(c) Deputy Nesbit.
(d) Ozzie.

3. During their picnic, what is Carl Lee's response when Gwen questions him about his commitment to bring in a few hundred dollars to make ends meet?
(a) He remains silent.
(b) He firmly repeats that he will see what he can do.
(c) He states he is doing the best he can.
(d) He reminds her he is still the man of the family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the other prisoners feel about Carl Lee taking meals with the sheriff?

2. Buckley's opening statement runs an hour and a half, and Jake's opening is how long?

3. Where did K.T. "Cat" Bruster lose his eye?

4. What happens to Ellen on her way to Oxford on the evening of the shooting?

5. On his way back to Mississippi, what is Lester doing?

(see the answer key)

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