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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?
(a) Tired, but committed to spending whatever time it takes to analyze the evidence.
(b) Willing to do whatever is necessary to reach the right verdict.
(c) Tired, uncomfortable and eager to return with a guilty verdict.
(d) Eager to return a just verdict even though they are uncomfortable.

2. In the acting out of the old man's movements from his bed to the door, which juror plays the role of the old man?
(a) The foreman.
(b) Juror Five.
(c) Juror Eight.
(d) Juror Nine.

3. Which juror rebukes Juror Ten for his racist comment?
(a) Juror Eight.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) Juror Seven.
(d) The foreman.

4. As the jurors discuss "reasonable doubt", why does Juror Nine become more and more uneasy?
(a) Because he realizes he might have voted incorrectly.
(b) Because he sees the importance of thorough deliberations, and most of the jurors are in a hurry.
(c) Because of the conflict and tension among the jurors.
(d) Because he is anxious to leave.

5. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?
(a) He has been convicted of stealing cars.
(b) He has been to prison before.
(c) He has stolen a car, been convicted of mugging and stabbed someone in the arm.
(d) He has been charged with murder before.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main outcome of this discussion about the words spoken by the defendant?

2. What important information about the jurors' behavior becomes evident during their deliberations in Act II?

3. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?

4. Of what is Juror Eight accused by an angry juror after others begin to change their votes in Act II?

5. 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?

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