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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?
(a) They are enlightened.
(b) They claim he is a criminal just like the defendant.
(c) They are astonished and one says that it is illegal to purchase such things.
(d) They begin to fight him.
2. What important facts are revealed about the circumstances of the defendant's life by the juror who votes "not guilty" in the first round of voting?
(a) He has had a difficult life in a ghetto without a father.
(b) He has had a difficult life in a ghetto; his mother is dead and his father has beaten him regularly.
(c) He is an orphan and member of a minority group.
(d) He has been in and out of prison for stealing cars.
3. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
(a) He says he has used a similar weapon for hunting.
(b) He shows pictures of several similar weapons.
(c) He reads an article stating that there are hundreds of similar weapons for sale in the community.
(d) He presents an identical weapon taken from his own pocket.
4. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."
(b) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."
(c) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."
(d) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
5. Why do the jurors take a vote before discussing the evidence?
(a) The verdict is obvious.
(b) To get an early indication of where they stand on the verdict
(c) The judge instructs them to do so.
(d) So they can leave quickly.
Short Answer Questions
1. To what age group does the defendant belong?
2. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?
3. How does the prosecution help to establish for the jury that the eyewitness was in a position to see the murder?
4. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
5. At what age was the defendant in reform school?
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