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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Juror Eight's participation in the altercation with Juror Three differ from his usual approach?
(a) It shows he hates Juror Three.
(b) It shows he is capable of anger in spite of his usual sober analysis.
(c) It shows he is capable of violence.
(d) It shows he has a temper, too.

2. 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) Murder with malice aforethought.
(b) Second degree murder.
(c) First degree murder.
(d) Manslaughter.

3. Which two jurors are moved by the discovery that the old man would have taken longer than he said to move from his bed to the door after hearing the noise upstairs?
(a) The foreman and Juror Six.
(b) The foreman and Juror Four.
(c) Jurors Ten and Twelve.
(d) Jurors Two and Six.

4. What attribute is consistently demonstrated by Juror Eight which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Knowledge of law.
(c) Careful attention to details.
(d) The ability to argue.

5. How does the dissenting juror feel about the job done by the lawyer for the defendant?
(a) He believes the lawyer was ill-prepared for the defense.
(b) He believes the lawyer did a good job.
(c) He believes the lawyer was intimidated by the prosecution.
(d) He is dissatisfied with the questions asked by the lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the jurors depart for the jury room, who gives them final instructions?

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

3. What is "the burden of proof"?

4. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?

5. According to the evidence, what weapon was used to kill the old man?

(see the answer key)

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