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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 outcome of the "different" vote suggested by the dissenting voter?
(a) Eight jurors vote "guilty" and three vote "not guilty".
(b) Nine jurors vote "guilty" and two vote "not guilty".
(c) There is a change in the outcome.
(d) All vote "not guilty".

2. What does the verdict from the second vote among jurors prove?
(a) That the dissenting juror is right in his "not guilty" verdict.
(b) That the arguments presented by the dissenting juror had some effect.
(c) That the evidence is clearer after the discussion.
(d) That the foreman does a good job of managing the ballot.

3. How many days has the trial been going on when the jurors begin their deliberations?
(a) Five days.
(b) Six days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Seven days.

4. 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) That in America, people are free to hold dissenting views.
(d) Juror three disrespects the constitution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?

2. Apart from the defendant, who was arrested for handling a weapon?

3. What two types of prejudice are evident in the comments of some of the jurors during Act 1?

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

5. Why does the dissenting juror challenge the fact that other jurors are willing to take the alleged eyewitness' word when they would not accept the defendant's word?

(see the answer key)

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