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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juror Eleven assert in defense of the result of the second vote?
(a) Juror Three is prejudiced.
(b) Juror three has no right to attack another juror.
(c) Juror three disrespects the constitution.
(d) That in America, people are free to hold dissenting views.

2. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
(a) A man is being tried for the murder of the woman next door.
(b) A young man is being tried for the murder of his father.
(c) A boy is being tried for the murder of a man downstairs.
(d) A man is being tried for the murder of his son.

3. What is the most significant method used by Juror Eight to influence other jurors?
(a) Concern for the defendant.
(b) Ability to listen.
(c) Concern for justice.
(d) Logical reasoning.

4. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."
(b) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."
(c) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
(d) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."

5. Why is the decision making process conducted by a group more complex than one that is made by just an individual?
(a) It is not more complex, it just takes longer.
(b) People influence each other in a group.
(c) It takes time for everyone to express personal views in a group.
(d) In a group there are many contending personalities and views.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?

2. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?

3. What literary device is used by the writer to create a high level of interest in the play by presenting the strongly contending views of the jurors?

4. Where does the old man who testifies for the prosecution live?

5. According to the old man witness, where was he when he heard the argument between the defendant and his father?

(see the answer key)

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