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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the alleged eyewitness awake at the time of the murder?
(a) It was noisy because of the train.
(b) It was too hot to sleep.
(c) It was a stormy night.
(d) It was cold.

2. Why do the jurors take a vote before discussing the evidence?
(a) To get an early indication of where they stand on the verdict
(b) So they can leave quickly.
(c) The judge instructs them to do so.
(d) The verdict is obvious.

3. Where was the victim wounded?
(a) In the stomach.
(b) In the face.
(c) In the chest.
(d) In the head.

4. 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 until proven guilty."
(c) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
(d) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?

2. What is "the burden of proof"?

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

4. 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?

5. How does Juror Four challenge the defendant's alibi?

(see the answer key)

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