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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What attribute is consistently demonstrated by Juror Eight which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?
(a) Careful attention to details.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Knowledge of law.
(d) The ability to argue.
2. Why does the dissenting juror challenge the fact that other jurors are willing to take the alleged eyewitness' word when they would not accept the defendant's word?
(a) Because the eyewitness belongs to the same family as the victim.
(b) Because they assert that the eyewitness was unreliable.
(c) Because the eyewitness belongs to the same ethnic group.
(d) Because they assert that all people from the defendant's community are liars and the eyewitness is from the area.
3. What starts the physical confrontation between two jurors in Act II?
(a) Juror Eight lunges after Juror Three, who calls him a sissy.
(b) Juror Three lunges after Juror Eight, who accuses him of being a sadist who wants to see the defendant die.
(c) Juror Three hits Juror Eight, who accuses him of being prejudiced.
(d) They confront each other after exchanging harsh words.
4. Considering the information available about the defendant, to what extent does the composition of this jury reflect the principle that should guide the composition of a jury trying a case?
(a) Not at all.
(b) To a great extent.
(c) To a limited extent.
(d) Totally.
5. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?
(a) The foreman declares the vote null and void.
(b) Everone is angry except Juror Eight.
(c) Juror Ten attacks Juror Eight.
(d) Juror Three is outraged and accuses Juror Five of changing his vote because of Juror Eight..
Short Answer Questions
1. Which juror admits to having changed his vote?
2. How do some members of the jury respond to those who disagree?
3. What is the most significant method used by Juror Eight to influence other jurors?
4. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?
5. What source of information from the trial do the jurors use to help them estimate the time of the events surrounding the murder?
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