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1. Why does Carl Lee go to see Jake in his office? Why does he think he will need Jake’s help?

2. Why does Lucien say this is a strange case?

3. Why is it so important to get a change of venue? How does Jake convince Judge Noose to allow him to make the motion?

4. According to Roark, what will the deciding factor in the case be? (when she discusses it with Jake and Harry Rex)

5. How does Judge Noose rule on the change of venue motion? For what reason?

6. What type of jury does Jake want? How many challenges does each lawyer get?

7. What part of the trial was skipped before Buckley began to question Mrs. Cobb?

8. How is Dr. Rodenheaver discredited? How is Dr. Bass discredited?

9. Why does Carl Lee’s testimony hurt his defense?

10. What key points does each lawyer bring up in his summation?

After Viewing Questions Think about the movie and the law when answering these questions. Answers should be in complete sentences.

1. What outside factors affect the case on each side?

2. Think about the two psychiatrists testimonies. Is it fair to allow evidence about their lives that is not related to the hearing into the court proceedings? Why/Why not?

3. Do you think Carl Lee’s testimony helps or hurts his defense? Explain.

4. What is the resonating point of Jake’s summation? Why is this so affective?

5. In the end, what role did the law play in the verdict? Do you agree with the verdict? Explain your answer.