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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."
(b) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
(c) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."
(d) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."

2. According to the old man witness, where was he when he heard the argument between the defendant and his father?
(a) In his bathroom.
(b) In his kitchen.
(c) On the landing.
(d) In his bed.

3. What important information casts doubts on the eyewitness' story in the first discussion of the evidence?
(a) The eyewitness has to walk a long way to the door after hearing the body fall.
(b) The eyewitness claims to have seen the murder through the windows of a passing elevated train.
(c) The eyewitness wears glasses.
(d) The eyewitness is old with impaired vision.

4. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?
(a) He tries to play tic-tac-toe with Juror Twelve.
(b) He strikes up a private conversation with Juror Twelve.
(c) He takes out his newspaper and starts reading.
(d) He takes out his notepad and starts drawing.

5. At what age was the defendant in reform school?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Thirteen.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Juror Eleven assert in defense of the result of the second vote?

3. What starts the physical confrontation between two jurors in Act II?

4. In what way is the vote suggested by the dissenting voter different from the previous vote?

5. What significant information about the impact of an el train does the juror who used to live near it share?

(see the answer key)

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