WORKSHEET ON “TIME TO KILL”

Teacher: Butucel Lia Moldova State University

Student:
Group:

1. What does Jake Brigance tell Mr. Haley might happen to the men accused in the case?

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2. What defense does Jake Brigance use to defend his client in the murder case?

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3. If you had to help Jake choose the jury for Carl Lee Hailey’s trial, which kind of jury do
you think would give Carl Lee the fairest trial? Why?

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4. Why does Lucien say that Jake is lucky to have the case?

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5. How does Jake feel about his chances of success? Why?

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6. What did the KKK d? o to intimidate Jake and his family?

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7. A number of people help Jake win the Carl Lee case. But which of them, in your opinion,
gives him the most help?

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8. What is the real goal of the District Attorney in the case?

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9. What does a member of the jury ask the jurors to do in this case?

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10. Do you think Carl Lee should be punished for what he did or be allowed to go free? If
you think he should be punished, what should the punishment be?

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11.”Jake Brigance is a good lawyer but a selfish man”. Do you agree with this statement?
Why(not)? Write down your opinion.

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12. Give the explanation (in English) and translation (in Romanian) of the following words:

a. arrest_______________________________________________________/________________

b. evidence____________________________________________________/________________

c.lawyer ______________________________________________________/________________

e. prosecute____________________________________________________/_______________

f. psychiatrist___________________________________________________/_______________

g. rape_________________________________________________________/_______________

h. victim________________________________________________________/______________
i. venue_________________________________________________________/______________

j.jury __________________________________________________________/______________