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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do some members of the jury respond to those who disagree?
(a) With an open mind.
(b) With contradictions.
(c) With additional questions.
(d) With ostracism and ridicule.

2. What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?
(a) He now believes the jury was too hasty.
(b) He now believes the defendant is innocent.
(c) He admires the conviction of the juror who stood alone against the rest.
(d) He now believes the evidence is questionable.

3. What starts the physical confrontation between two jurors in Act II?
(a) Juror Eight lunges after Juror Three, who calls him a sissy.
(b) They confront each other after exchanging harsh words.
(c) Juror Three hits Juror Eight, who accuses him of being prejudiced.
(d) Juror Three lunges after Juror Eight, who accuses him of being a sadist who wants to see the defendant die.

4. Considering the information available about the defendant, to what extent does the composition of this jury reflect the principle that should guide the composition of a jury trying a case?
(a) Totally.
(b) To a limited extent.
(c) Not at all.
(d) To a great extent.

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

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

7. How does the timing described in the old man's testimony affect the jurors' analysis?
(a) The jurors realize that the old man could not have been right about the time it took for the events he described to take place.
(b) They realize that the old man might have been wrong about the time when he saw the defendant leave the apartment.
(c) Someone points out that the old man wore thick glasses, and he would not have had time to put them on at night.
(d) They realize that the old man's testimony about the time of the murder was inaccurate.

8. What important information about the jurors' behavior becomes evident during their deliberations in Act II?
(a) They do not pay much attention to the facts.
(b) They are influenced by the judge's instructions.
(c) Their judgment is affected by their own personal experiences and values.
(d) They are not interested in justice.

9. Which juror says he would change his vote if he could find one reason to make him question the defendant's guilt?
(a) Juror Two.
(b) Juror Seven.
(c) Juror Four.
(d) Juror Ten.

10. What literary device is used by the writer when he allows Juror Three to prove something to the jurors that is exactly opposite to what he would have wanted?
(a) Irony.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Symbolism.

11. What significant information about the impact of an el train does the juror who used to live near it share?
(a) It is very heavy.
(b) You cannot see clearly through the windows.
(c) It is very noisy.
(d) It does not run after dark.

12. What does this experience among the jurors demonstrate about group behavior?
(a) The members tend to split into subgroups.
(b) In a group, some members have the power to influence others.
(c) The most powerful member influences others.
(d) The most vocal member influences others.

13. What do the actions of Juror Nine in Act II reveal about his character?
(a) He is willing to stand up for his beliefs in spite of pressure.
(b) He believes the defendant is innocent.
(c) He is afraid of Juror Eight.
(d) He has thought about the evidence.

14. Which juror shares the experience of living near the track of an el train?
(a) Juror Two.
(b) Juror Eight.
(c) Juror Ten.
(d) Juror Seven.

15. How does Juror Eight's participation in the altercation with Juror Three differ from his usual approach?
(a) It shows he is capable of violence.
(b) It shows he hates Juror Three.
(c) It shows he has a temper, too.
(d) It shows he is capable of anger in spite of his usual sober analysis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Juror Three justify his assertion that the defendant must have meant it when he said "I'm going to kill you"?

2. As the jurors analyze the evidence and arguments more closely, it becomes evident that the dissenting voter is playing a critical role as an agent of change. Which of the following words best describes this role?

3. Which juror is adamant that he will not see the defendant set free?

4. Why does the writer allow one of the jurors to threaten that he will kill another?

5. Which two jurors are moved by the discovery about the timing involved in the old man's story?

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