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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was the alleged eyewitness awake at the time of the murder?
(a) It was a stormy night.
(b) It was cold.
(c) It was too hot to sleep.
(d) It was noisy because of the train.

3. Where does the old man who testifies for the prosecution live?
(a) On the same floor where the murder occurred.
(b) Across the street.
(c) On the ground floor.
(d) On the second floor of the apartment building where the murder occured.

4. 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) Symbolism.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Irony.
(d) Conflict.

5. What is "the burden of proof"?
(a) The responsibility of the jury to come up with the right verdict.
(b) The responsibility of proving one's innocence.
(c) The principle stating the defendant does not have to prove anything but the prosecution must prove guilt.
(d) The responsibility of the judge in proving guilt or innocence.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what age group does the defendant belong?

2. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?

3. According to the defendant, why did he buy the alleged murder weapon?

4. How does Juror Nine justify his insights about the old man?

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

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