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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 the defendant, why did he buy the alleged murder weapon?
(a) To give it as a present to his friend.
(b) Because the one he had before was stolen.
(c) Because his father beat him.
(d) Because he lost the one he had before.

2. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
(a) A man is being tried for the murder of the woman next door.
(b) A man is being tried for the murder of his son.
(c) A young man is being tried for the murder of his father.
(d) A boy is being tried for the murder of a man downstairs.

3. In what way is the vote suggested by the dissenting voter different from the previous vote?
(a) The jurors individually tell the foreman their decision.
(b) Each juror must give a reason for his vote.
(c) The jurors vote by secret ballot.
(d) The foreman does not vote.

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?
(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!"

5. Which juror rebukes Juror Ten for his racist comment?
(a) Juror Eight.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) Juror Seven.
(d) The foreman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the dissenting juror explain the defendant's record of violence?

2. What does Juror Ten point out about an eyewitness to the murder?

3. Why does the dissenting juror insist they should spend time examining the evidence in detail?

4. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?

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

(see the answer key)

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