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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the dissenting juror feel about the job done by the lawyer for the defendant?
(a) He believes the lawyer was ill-prepared for the defense.
(b) He is dissatisfied with the questions asked by the lawyer.
(c) He believes the lawyer was intimidated by the prosecution.
(d) He believes the lawyer did a good job.

2. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."
(b) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."
(c) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
(d) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."

3. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?
(a) He has been charged with murder before.
(b) He has stolen a car, been convicted of mugging and stabbed someone in the arm.
(c) He has been to prison before.
(d) He has been convicted of stealing cars.

4. What does the verdict from the second vote among jurors prove?
(a) That the evidence is clearer after the discussion.
(b) That the dissenting juror is right in his "not guilty" verdict.
(c) That the foreman does a good job of managing the ballot.
(d) That the arguments presented by the dissenting juror had some effect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the murder weapon jammed into the wall?

2. 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?

3. Based on the impact of their testimony on the jury, who are the two most important witnesses?

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

5. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?

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