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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to the evidence, what weapon was used to kill the old man?
2. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?
3. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
4. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?
5. What term used in Act 1 establishes that the defendant is thought to have committed a murder that is intentional and deliberately planned ahead of time?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the jurors respond to the defendant's explanation of his purchase of the knife and the fact that he cannot produce it?
2. What information do the jurors share about the defendant in the beginning of their discussion?
3. What is Juror Eight's response to the declaration of Juror Sevel about the defendant's criminal record?
4. What assumptions do the jurors make about Juror Eight's vote, and how do they decide to respond?
5. Which juror refers to the defendant's criminal record, and what does this consist of?
6. On what point do Juror Eight and Juror Four agree concerning the performance of the defendant's lawyer? How do they differ?
7. What views do the jurors have about the defendant's background?
8. How does Juror Eight respond to the evidence that Juror Three presents about the knife, and what dramatic turn of events does this cause?
9. What additional suggestion does Juror Four make in Act I to support his assertion that the defendant is guilty?
10. When Juror Two states that the defendant is guilty because no one proved his innocence, the writer uses the opportunity to establish two important principles of due process. What are these principles and why does the writer have Juror Eight explain them?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the play there is no reference to the names of any of the characters. The defendant is referred to as 'the boy' and the witnesses as the 'old man' and 'the lady across the street'. The jurors are given numbers to differentiate them. Discuss the reasons for the writer's decision to do this and comment on the impact of this technique on the play.
Essay Topic 2
Write a character sketch of Juror Eight, presenting reasons for your portrayal and commenting on this juror's impact on the events in the play.
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the play, the reader is no wiser as to whether the defendant is guilty or innocent. Discuss with reasons whether this is a strength or weakness in the story line.
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