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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 ask for additional evidence.
(c) He suggests they deliberate further.
(d) He suggests they all take a new vote.

3. What term used in Act 1 establishes that the defendant is thought to have committed a murder that is intentional and deliberately planned ahead of time?
(a) Second degree murder.
(b) Manslaughter.
(c) Murder with malice aforethought.
(d) First degree murder.

4. Considering the information available about the defendant, to what extent does the composition of this jury reflect the principle that should guide the composition of a jury trying a case?
(a) To a great extent.
(b) Totally.
(c) Not at all.
(d) To a limited extent.

5. Which juror is adamant that he will not see the defendant set free?
(a) The foreman.
(b) Juror Six.
(c) Juror Ten.
(d) Juror Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the involvement of the jury in acting out and assessing the allegations of the old man compare with their earlier attitude towards the evidence?

2. What is the defendant's alibi?

3. What do the actions of Juror Nine in Act II reveal about his character?

4. What is "the burden of proof"?

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

(see the answer key)

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