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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.
(b) He suggests they all take a new vote.
(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 deliberate further.

2. What kind of leader is the foreman of the jury?
(a) A dictatorial leader.
(b) A democratic leader.
(c) A sensitive leader.
(d) A laissez faire leader who leaves the jurors to their own devices.

3. What action do the jurors take as a result of Juror Two's observations about the murder wound?
(a) Juror Eight pretends to attack the foreman.
(b) Juror Eight pretends to attack Juror Nine.
(c) The foreman pretends to attack Juror Three.
(d) Juror Three pretends to attack Juror Eight.

4. How do some members of the jury respond to those who disagree?
(a) With additional questions.
(b) With an open mind.
(c) With ostracism and ridicule.
(d) With contradictions.

5. Who jams the murder weapon into the wall?
(a) The foreman.
(b) Juror four.
(c) Juror Nine.
(d) Juror Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new information does Juror Four provide that sheds light on the deliberations?

2. Which juror says he would change his vote if he could find one reason to make him question the defendant's guilt?

3. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?

4. What impact does the discussion about a detail regarding the crucial witness discussed in Act III have on the jurors?

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

(see the answer key)

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