1. 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 the eyewitness belongs to the same ethnic group.
(c) Because they assert that the eyewitness was unreliable.
(d) Because they assert that all people from the defendant's community are liars and the eyewitness is from the area.

2. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?
(a) Downstairs.
(b) On the staircase.
(c) Upstairs.
(d) On the landing.

3. To what age group does the defendant belong?
(a) He is in his thirties.
(b) He is middle-aged.
(c) He is in his early twenties.
(d) He is a teenager.

4. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests they all take a new vote.
(b) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.
(c) He suggests they deliberate further.
(d) He suggests the eleven men vote again while he abstains; if one of the eleven votes "not guilty" they should discuss the case further.

5. How old was the defendant when he lost his mother?
(a) Eleven years old.
(b) Six years old.
(c) Thirteen years old.
(d) Nine years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Apart from the action of the dissenting juror in Act 1, what other contributions from a juror suggest there is at least one other juror willing to stand up against the behavior of others?

2. What is the defendant's alibi?

3. At what age was the defendant in reform school?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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