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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 evidence, what weapon was used to kill the old man?
(a) A hatchet knife.
(b) A butcher knife.
(c) A switch blade knife.
(d) A pen knife.

2. 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.

3. After eleven jurors vote "guilty" and one juror votes "not guilty", what process do the jurors decide on in order to resolve the matter?
(a) They decide to separate into two groups and discuss different aspects of the evidence.
(b) They decide that the eleven men should each take a turn to explain to the dissenting juror why he is wrong.
(c) They decide to take in a verdict of "undecided".
(d) They decide to re-examine the evidence.

4. Who jams the murder weapon into the wall?
(a) Juror Eight.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) The foreman.
(d) Juror four.

5. Which juror asks the guard to bring in the murder weapon for closer examination?
(a) The foreman.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) Juror Three.
(d) Juror Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time is the murder alleged to have occurred?

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

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

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

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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