1. What does Juror Eight mean when he calls another juror a sadist?
(a) That he is a foreigner.
(b) That he is prejudiced.
(c) That he is dishonest.
(d) That he enjoys seeing someone else suffer.

2. What does Juror Three convey to the jurors by his insistence of the defendant's guilt?
(a) That he has had a family member killed.
(b) That he has personal feelings against the other jurors.
(c) That he has personal feelings against the defendant.
(d) That no amount of evidence is likely to make him change his mind.

3. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests they all take a new vote.
(b) He suggests they deliberate further.
(c) He suggests the eleven men vote again while he abstains; if one of the eleven votes "not guilty" they should discuss the case further.
(d) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.

4. What is a hung jury?
(a) One in which the jurors recommend hanging.
(b) One in which the foreman cannot control the jurors.
(c) One in which the evidence is inconclusive.
(d) One in which the jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How do the jurors try to get an accurate estimate of the time of the events described by the old man?

3. What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?

4. Which juror shares the experience of living near the track of an el train?

5. How does the dissenting juror feel about the job done by the lawyer for the defendant?

(see the answer key)

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