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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the jury's decision?
(a) Not guilty on all counts by reason of insanity.
(b) Guilty on all counts.
(c) Guilty of homicide, second degree.
(d) Guilty of manslaughter, third degree.

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

3. When two dozen Klansmen arrive on the first morning of the trial in full regalia, what happens?
(a) Deputies usher to their "turf" out front, and tell them they may stay if there is no trouble.
(b) National Guardsmen usher them away.
(c) They are advised by Sheriff Walls that they may stay, but not if hooded.
(d) They are instructed they may only stay without KKK regalia.

4. When the word gets out that the jury is ready, what does Reverend Agee do with the demonstrators?
(a) Stirs the demonstrators, and has them chant "Free Carl Lee."
(b) Calls them to order, and has them sing "We Shall Overcome" calmly.
(c) He calms them to order, and has them pray for an acquittal.
(d) Attempts to calm the demonstrators with no success.

5. Why does Jake recognize Gerald Ault as a supporter of black people?
(a) Although a secret few knew, Ault's first girlfriend was black.
(b) Ault was raised by a black "nanny" until he was in his early teens.
(c) Ault was rescued as a boy from drowning by a black person.
(d) Ault was rescued as a boy from a burning building by a black person.

6. While the trio is at lunch on the day of opening statements, and Jake is in the restroom, Ellen describes Jake as the best she has seen, but qualifies that view how?
(a) "For his age."
(b) "Considering his law school."
(c) "Considering how nervous he is."
(d) "Given his experience."

7. Amongst some of the questions Buckley asks regarding Bass's identity, what is the crime Buckley ask Bass has been convicted of?
(a) Driving Under the Influence.
(b) Theft.
(c) Statutory Rape.
(d) Fraud.

8. Who does Jake learn Wanda Womack lives with?
(a) Willie Hastings.
(b) Clyde Sisco.
(c) Percy Bullard.
(d) Mack Loyd Crowell.

9. What is Lucien's advice to Jake regarding fear?
(a) Take a healty shot of bourbon to calm his nerves.
(b) He should welcome it, as jurors are afraid as well.
(c) Put it out of his mind and concentrate on legal matters.
(d) Jake has prepared well, and so he need not worry.

10. On Friday, day five of the trial, Ozzie and Deputy Nesbit wake Jake before 5:00 a.m. to inform him "Mickey Mouse" has reported what?
(a) The Klan plan to bomb his office.
(b) The Klan plan to shoot him and Carl Lee in court today.
(c) The Klan plan again to blow up Jake's home.
(d) The Klan plan to kill Jake on the day of Stump Sisson's funeral.

11. At 5:00 a.m. Harry Rex arrives with biscuit sandwiches sent by Jake's favorite waitress at the Coffee Shop, and he discusses with Jake:
(a) Prospects for a temporary insanity plea.
(b) His motion for change of venue.
(c) Ellen Roark's credentials.
(d) Potential jurors once again.

12. What happens to Ellen on her way to Oxford on the evening of the shooting?
(a) She is intentionally run off the road by a sedan.
(b) She has a motor vehicle accident.
(c) She is pulled over by a vehicle with flashing blue lights.
(d) She is intentionally run off the road by a pickup truck.

13. Some of the patrons in the Coffee Shop speculate what about a reporter from the Channel 4 News?
(a) The makeup she is wearing.
(b) If she will report anything positive about Clanton.
(c) Where she received her training.
(d) The source of her information.

14. On Monday, during the fifteen minute recess after Rodeheaver's testimony, Jake runs up to the law library where Harry Rex is already, and he assures Jake of what?
(a) No paper has mentioned his house fire or Ellen's attack.
(b) No paper has mentioned his house fire, only Ellen's attack and no name.
(c) He reviewed the statutes and feels Jake has a good chance at appealing.
(d) Only the Oxford paper mentioned Ellen's attack, and not her name.

15. When Jake seeks a change of venue from Judge Noose and is told nothing would be done except removing 20 intimidated jurors, Jake learns what?
(a) Someone did not get to the judge, but others have been gotten to.
(b) He can use the refusal to change venue for a mistrial if necessary.
(c) Lucien is right, someone got to Judge Noose.
(d) It is going to be a very uphill trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lucien furious on the morning of the shooting attempt to kill Jake?

2. Who do the Northern Mississippi black residents recognize as the single white radical NAACP attorney in their region?

3. Who aids Ellen following her plight?

4. On Monday morning, Clanton is in "trial mode" as the Klan is happy having burned down Jake's home and what else?

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

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