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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the jurors depart for the jury room, who gives them final instructions?
(a) The foreman.
(b) The defense.
(c) The prosecution.
(d) The judge.

2. 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 am going to kill you!"
(b) "I hate you and I wish you were dead!"
(c) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"
(d) "I'm gonna kill you!"

3. 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) They realize that the old man's testimony about the time of the murder was inaccurate.
(d) Someone points out that the old man wore thick glasses, and he would not have had time to put them on at night.

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

5. As Act II progresses, how does Juror Three's attitude contrast with the attitude of Juror Four?
(a) There is no contrast; they are both influenced by the belief that the defendant is guilty.
(b) Juror Three is irrational while Juror Four reasons out his contributions carefully.
(c) Juror Three is a bully; Juror four acts as if he has superior knowledge.
(d) Juror Three has a closed mind while Juror Four is willing to listen and consider new possibilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important information casts doubts on the eyewitness' story in the first discussion of the evidence?

2. What sentence must the defendant face if proven guilty?

3. Where was the old man witness when he saw the defendant running down the stairs?

4. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?

5. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?

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