1. Why does the dissenting juror insist they should spend time examining the evidence in detail?
(a) He believes the witnesses are unreliable.
(b) He believes the presentation of the case is prejudiced.
(c) He believes that the defendant is innocent.
(d) He is not certain that the defendant is guilty.

2. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?
(a) Cross-examination.
(b) Witness examination.
(c) Reverse examination.
(d) Defense examination.

3. 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 on the side of law breakers.
(c) They suggest that he is inferior because he is from the ghetto.
(d) They suggest that he is not intelligent enough to understand the evidence.

4. According to the evidence, what weapon was used to kill the old man?
(a) A butcher knife.
(b) A hatchet knife.
(c) A pen knife.
(d) A switch blade knife.

5. Which juror rebukes Juror Ten for his racist comment?
(a) Juror Eight.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) Juror Seven.
(d) The foreman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term used in Act 1 establishes that the defendant is thought to have committed a murder that is intentional and deliberately planned ahead of time?

2. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?

3. What is the defendant's alibi?

4. Before the jurors depart for the jury room, who gives them final instructions?

5. What does the behavior of most of the jurors demonstrate about the decisions reached by juries?

(see the answer key)

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