1. What does Deacon Simms suggest they do about the problem of snakes in the area?
(a) He says they need to cut down the weeds around town.
(b) He says that they should leave them alone since even snakes serve God's purpose.
(c) He says they need to hold a prayer service to drive the snakes out of the area.
(d) He says that they need to put out traps for them and relocate the snakes.

2. What argument does Deacon Simms use to defend Jim Weston?
(a) He says that according to white law and the Bible, a mule bone is not a weapon.
(b) He says that it was an innocent disagreement between friends, but not a crime.
(c) He says that Jim was simply defending himself from Dave's angry tirade.
(d) He says that Jim was full of rage and did not realize what he was doing.

3. Where did Joe Lindsay find the mule bone?
(a) He always carries it with him when he walks to town in order to fight off stray dogs.
(b) He says he found it behind the store.
(c) He says he found it while he was hunting.
(d) It is his good luck charm, so he never leaves home without it.

4. What evidence does Sister Taylor provide to prove that her husband is good to her?
(a) He is a good father to their children.
(b) He brings home plenty of money.
(c) He listens to her when she has a problem.
(d) He brings her flowers for no reason.

5. Why is the church bell rung?
(a) Hambo rings the bell as a way of ushering Jim Weston out of town.
(b) Deacon Simms rings the bell to draw attention to his client's case.
(c) Lum Boger rings the bell to signal the beginning of the trial.
(d) It was an accident; someone fell and grabbed the rope.