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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 13 years.
(c) No parole.
(d) 25 years.

2. The Sunday after Jake gets fired, he and Carla skip church and take Hanna where?
(a) To a zoo.
(b) On a picnic.
(c) Kite flying.
(d) Canoeing.

3. Although Jake wished he had not worn ostrich skin boots, Lucien argues what?
(a) Ostrich skin boots reflected style.
(b) The boots were expensive and showed class.
(c) The jury would relate to boots.
(d) The boots went well with Bass's suit

4. How long does it take Sheriff Ozzie Walls to obtain arrest warrants for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 1 day.

5. While Jake and Ellen are working on various issues of the case, whom do they invite to join them on the balcony of the law office?
(a) Harry Rex.
(b) Lucien.
(c) Ozzie Walls.
(d) Deputy Nesbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Deputy Nesbit take Ellen to sleep the night before the trial opens?

2. Why does Carl Lee fire Jake?

3. Do the jurors and alternates attempt to discuss the case in violation of the judge's instructions?

4. When the phone rings while Harry Rex and Jake are discussing legal matters on the morning before the trial, what happens?

5. How do the members of the council of black ministers arrive for strategic planning regarding the NAACP defense of Carl Lee?

(see the answer key)

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