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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jake Brigance drive?
(a) A BMW.
(b) A Jaguar.
(c) A Rolls-Royce.
(d) A Saab.

2. What does Ozzie do after he is tipped off three minutes after midnight on July 12 that the Brigance home is to be blown up within three hours?
(a) Ignores the tip.
(b) Awakens Jake, and instructs him to take his family to the airport.
(c) Awakens Jake, and instructs him to take up a position with his rifle.
(d) Awakens Jake, and instructs him to send his family into hiding.

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 firmly repeats that he will see what he can do.
(b) He states he is doing the best he can.
(c) He remains silent.
(d) He reminds her he is still the man of the family.

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

5. How does Ozzie determine what is in the ticking case the stranger has brought to the front porch of of Jake's home?
(a) Ozzie breaks both of the man's ankles.
(b) He threatens to shoot both of his knees.
(c) He threatens to break his ankles.
(d) He handcuffs the man to the gas meter and places the case between his legs.

6. When Lucien Wilbanks inherited the family law firm in 1965, what does he keep?
(a) A brank new Ford Mustang.
(b) His father's entire legal staff.
(c) His father's favorite secretary, Ethel Twitty.
(d) His father's favorite hunting rifles.

7. Why does the name of Clyde Sisco cause some stir during the meeting of Jake's jury strategy team?
(a) Lucien states Sisco is one of few whites at Tank's Tonk.
(b) Lucien tells how he "bought" Sisco in a previous case.
(c) Lucien says Sisco owes him, as he got him off of prior charges.
(d) Lucien says Sisco is white, but has a daughter with a black girlfriend.

8. Lester tells Carl Lee what when he visits his cell?
(a) He needs to leave and will return when he is able.
(b) He has to leave now.
(c) He needs to leave, but will be back for his trial.
(d) He will remain as long as is needed.

9. 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) Carl Lee Hailey.
(b) Lester Hailey.
(c) Lucien Wilbanks.
(d) Jake Brigance.

10. When interviewed by TV journalists the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, what does Jake tell them a Mississippi jury has as options when trying capital murder?
(a) Manslaughter with immediate parole, capital murder for life, and not guilty.
(b) Manslaughter for 25 years, capital murder for life or death, and not guilty.
(c) Manslaughter for 20 years, capital murder for life or death, and not guilty.
(d) Manslaughter for 20 years, capital murder for life or death, and guilty.

11. How is Ford County Sheriff viewed by the local citizenry?
(a) He is respected and loved by white residents primarily, not black residents.
(b) He is respected and loved by black residents primarily, not white residents.
(c) He is not respected nor loved by many black or white residents.
(d) He is respected and loved by virtually all, both black and white residents.

12. After her refusal to give the juror list to Jake, what does Jean Gillespie do when he reminds her of previously helping with her family and her reelection?
(a) Jean is sorry Jake storms out, but feels he will calm down.
(b) She still refuses, and cries after Jake storms out.
(c) Jean is not concerned.
(d) Jean refuses and apologizes, but says that she has no alternative.

13. According to Judge Noose, what is the largest media problem?
(a) Two attorneys squabbling publically.
(b) Attorneys revealing too much information.
(c) Two attorneys fighting for the same spotlight.
(d) Lawyers refusing to be interviewed.

14. On the day before Carl Lee's preliminary hearing, Jake, knowing the grand jurors are not yet selected and will likely see this news broadcast on TV that evening, reminds interviewers of what?
(a) They might not indict.
(b) They might rule it took place in the heat of the moment.
(c) They might find he was temporarily insane.
(d) They might not be able to come to a decision.

15. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?
(a) Drinks moonshine whiskey.
(b) Watches TV soaps at lunchtime.
(c) Drinks vodka.
(d) Listens to classical music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Several days following his being rehired by Carl Lee, Jake is summoned to Lucien's home to meet whom?

2. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?

3. How much has Jake been paid by Lester Hailey prior to the indictment?

4. During one phone call to Carla shortly prior to the trial, whose situation is Jake careful not to bring up?

5. 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?

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