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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Radical.
(b) Catalyst.
(c) Rebel.
(d) Revolutionary.

2. Of what is Juror Eight accused by an angry juror after others begin to change their votes in Act II?
(a) Of defending wrongdoers.
(b) Of bullying.
(c) Of trying to be a lawyer.
(d) Of being a "bleeding heart" trying to spare a ghetto kid.

3. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
(a) He says he has used a similar weapon for hunting.
(b) He reads an article stating that there are hundreds of similar weapons for sale in the community.
(c) He shows pictures of several similar weapons.
(d) He presents an identical weapon taken from his own pocket.

4. What starts the physical confrontation between two jurors in Act II?
(a) Juror Three lunges after Juror Eight, who accuses him of being a sadist who wants to see the defendant die.
(b) Juror Eight lunges after Juror Three, who calls him a sissy.
(c) Juror Three hits Juror Eight, who accuses him of being prejudiced.
(d) They confront each other after exchanging harsh words.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?

2. Which of the jurors comment that they all had difficult lives, so a difficult life should not explain the defendant's history of violence?

3. How much influence does the foreman have on the other jurors in this case?

4. At what age was the defendant in reform school?

5. In the acting out of the old man's movements from his bed to the door, which juror plays the role of the old man?

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