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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?
(a) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"
(b) "I hate you and I am going to kill you!"
(c) "I hate you and I wish you were dead!"
(d) "I'm gonna kill you!"
2. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
(a) A young man is being tried for the murder of his father.
(b) A boy is being tried for the murder of a man downstairs.
(c) A man is being tried for the murder of his son.
(d) A man is being tried for the murder of the woman next door.
3. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?
(a) Eager to return a just verdict even though they are uncomfortable.
(b) Tired, uncomfortable and eager to return with a guilty verdict.
(c) Willing to do whatever is necessary to reach the right verdict.
(d) Tired, but committed to spending whatever time it takes to analyze the evidence.
4. Why was the alleged eyewitness awake at the time of the murder?
(a) It was too hot to sleep.
(b) It was a stormy night.
(c) It was cold.
(d) It was noisy because of the train.
5. What important information casts doubts on the eyewitness' story in the first discussion of the evidence?
(a) The eyewitness has to walk a long way to the door after hearing the body fall.
(b) The eyewitness wears glasses.
(c) The eyewitness claims to have seen the murder through the windows of a passing elevated train.
(d) The eyewitness is old with impaired vision.
Short Answer Questions
1. How old was the defendant when he lost his mother?
2. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?
3. How does Juror Four challenge the defendant's alibi?
4. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
5. What comment by Juror Ten reveals his prejudice?
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