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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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."

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

3. How does the defendant account for the fact that after the murder he does not have the weapon he bought?
(a) He says it must have fallen through a hole in his coat pocket.
(b) He says he left it at his friend's house.
(c) He says it was stolen.
(d) He says he lost it at the football game.

4. What comment by Juror Ten reveals his prejudice?
(a) He dislikes all foreigners.
(b) He dislikes all Caucasians.
(c) He has lived among people "like the defendant" and they cannot be trusted.
(d) He dislikes all people who are not of his racial background.

5. What is the defendant's alibi?
(a) He claims to have been at the movies.
(b) He claims to have been hanging out with his friends.
(c) He claims to have been at the ball game.
(d) He claims to have been at the store.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?

4. At what time of year does the jury in Twelve Angry Men meet to hear testimony and determine a verdict?

5. What does the verdict from the second vote among jurors prove?

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