Crowd gathers outside jail to lynch Thomas Thurmon, one of Brooke Hart's kidnappers

The transcript describes a mob's reaction to the discovery of Brookhart's mutilated body. The mob storms the jail to capture the confessed kidnappers, despite the use of tear gas by the authorities. Prisoners, including the culprits, witness the mob's demands and fear for their lives. Eventually, the mob drags the culprits to St. James Park, where Thomas Thurman is executed and his body burned.

What was the initial reaction of the mob upon discovering Brookhart's body?

• They held a peaceful protest.

• They organized a community meeting.

• They called the police for assistance.

• They stormed the jail to capture the kidnappers.

Why did the authorities refrain from using firearms against the mob?

• The authorities were sympathetic to the mob's cause.

• They were out of ammunition.

• The mob was too large to control.

• There were women and children present.

What did the prisoners see from their cell windows?

• A group of police officers arriving to control the situation.

• The mob howling for the lives of the two accused men.

• The mob demanding the release of all prisoners.

• A peaceful demonstration.

What was the concern of the boys on the third floor?

• Whether they would be released.

• Whether the mob would get the right man.

• Whether they would be transferred to another jail.

• Whether they would receive a fair trial.

What happened to Thomas Thurman in St. James Park?

• He managed to escape the mob.

• He was lynched and his body was burned.

• He was given a fair trial.

• He was rescued by the police.