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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the knife discussion, how do the other jurors pressure the dissenting juror to make him change his vote?
(a) They say he is the only one and they will return a "hung jury" verdict.
(b) They suggest that he is not intelligent enough to understand the evidence.
(c) They suggest that he is inferior because he is from the ghetto.
(d) They suggest that he is on the side of law breakers.

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 foreman does a good job of managing the ballot.
(d) That the evidence is clearer after the discussion.

3. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?
(a) "I hate you and I wish you were dead!"
(b) "I hate you and I am going to kill you!"
(c) "I'm gonna kill you!"
(d) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"

4. What action follows the vote that the jurors take after discussing the defendant's intelligence?
(a) A juror attacks the juror who brought up the issue of intelligence.
(b) A juror suggests that they re-examine the evidence to come to a definite conclusion.
(c) A juror says they should pay no attention to the points about the defendant's intelligence.
(d) A juror launches into a vicious attack on the members of the defendant's ethic group.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which juror directly asks the three jurors who most recently changed their votes to give their reasons for doing so?

2. What impact does the jurors' discovery in Act III about the timing of the events have on some jurors?

3. According to the recollection of two jurors, at what time did the alleged eyewitness go to bed?

4. What significant words does a juror use in response to the angry outburst of the juror who explodes in Act III?

5. What impact does the discussion about a detail regarding the crucial witness discussed in Act III have on the jurors?

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