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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?
(a) "I hate you and I am going to kill you!"
(b) "I hate you and I wish you were dead!"
(c) "I'm gonna kill you!"
(d) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"

2. What important information casts doubts on the eyewitness' story in the first discussion of the evidence?
(a) The eyewitness claims to have seen the murder through the windows of a passing elevated train.
(b) The eyewitness is old with impaired vision.
(c) The eyewitness has to walk a long way to the door after hearing the body fall.
(d) The eyewitness wears glasses.

3. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.
(b) He suggests they deliberate further.
(c) He suggests they all take a new vote.
(d) He suggests the eleven men vote again while he abstains; if one of the eleven votes "not guilty" they should discuss the case further.

4. According to the evidence, what weapon was used to kill the old man?
(a) A butcher knife.
(b) A pen knife.
(c) A hatchet knife.
(d) A switch blade knife.

5. What sentence must the defendant face if proven guilty?
(a) Life imprisonment without possibility of parole.
(b) The death penalty.
(c) At least thirty years imprisonment.
(d) Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which juror rebukes Juror Ten for his racist comment?

2. Before the jurors depart for the jury room, who gives them final instructions?

3. After the knife discussion, how do the other jurors pressure the dissenting juror to make him change his vote?

4. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?

5. What does Juror Ten point out about an eyewitness to the murder?

(see the answer key)

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