1. Why does Jake decide to stay out of the Coffee Shop?
(a) He got into an argument with his favorite waitress.
(b) The manager asked him to because he represented Carl Lee and business was down.
(c) Since being fired, he regrets the TV footage, and wants to avoid locals.
(d) He had a bad breakfast there one morning and got sick.

2. Where does Deputy Nesbit take Ellen to sleep the night before the trial opens?
(a) The Clanton Inn.
(b) Lucien's.
(c) The Sheriff's Departmment.
(d) She stays at Jakes office suite.

3. What happens when Carl Lee opens a courtroom window with a small balcony and the deputy nods?
(a) Carl Lee has second thoughts for safety, and watches inside from the window.
(b) Carl Lee steps onto the balcony, waves, and the crowd surges.
(c) Carl Lee steps onto the balcony, and can see KKK on their "turf."
(d) Carl Lee, Tonya, and the boys step onto the balcony, wave, and the crowd surges.

4. Why does Carl Lee fire Jake?
(a) Cat Bruster convinces him to do so.
(b) He has an argument with Jake.
(c) Jake could not get him out on bond.
(d) Carla has received more threats and asks him to.

5. Who has previously witnessed a KKK march in Clanton?
(a) Only some very elderly.
(b) Those alive in the 30's.
(c) One march in the very early 60's.
(d) No one now alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jake Brigance advises deputies that Billy Ray Cobb could receive life plus 40 years if he is convicted on all charges, and could be paroled how soon if Tonya lives?

2. As thousands of black protesters congregate outside the courthouse and the jury assembles, Foreman Acker reflects on what?

3. What do the participants chant at the rally?

4. How many black people does Lucien plan to bring to the courthouse and chant "Free Carl Lee"?

5. Who begs Sheriff Ozzie Walls to reopen the local "tonks"?

(see the answer key)

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