1. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?
(a) The foreman declares the vote null and void.
(b) Everone is angry except Juror Eight.
(c) Juror Three is outraged and accuses Juror Five of changing his vote because of Juror Eight..
(d) Juror Ten attacks Juror Eight.

2. What significant information about the impact of an el train does the juror who used to live near it share?
(a) It does not run after dark.
(b) You cannot see clearly through the windows.
(c) It is very noisy.
(d) It is very heavy.

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

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

5. As Act II progresses, how does Juror Three's attitude contrast with the attitude of Juror Four?
(a) There is no contrast; they are both influenced by the belief that the defendant is guilty.
(b) Juror Three is irrational while Juror Four reasons out his contributions carefully.
(c) Juror Three has a closed mind while Juror Four is willing to listen and consider new possibilities.
(d) Juror Three is a bully; Juror four acts as if he has superior knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the jurors analyze the evidence and arguments more closely, it becomes evident that the dissenting voter is playing a critical role as an agent of change. Which of the following words best describes this role?

2. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?

3. What is the most significant method used by Juror Eight to influence other jurors?

4. Based on the impact of their testimony on the jury, who are the two most important witnesses?

5. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?

(see the answer key)

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