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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the dissenting juror challenge the fact that other jurors are willing to take the alleged eyewitness' word when they would not accept the defendant's word?
(a) Because they assert that all people from the defendant's community are liars and the eyewitness is from the area.
(b) Because the eyewitness belongs to the same family as the victim.
(c) Because they assert that the eyewitness was unreliable.
(d) Because the eyewitness belongs to the same ethnic group.

2. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?
(a) Downstairs.
(b) On the staircase.
(c) On the landing.
(d) Upstairs.

3. In the beginning of the deliberations, how do most of the jurors demonstrate a lack of seriousness about their role as jurors?
(a) They read the newspaper.
(b) They are concerned about how the trial has kept them from attending to their own interests.
(c) They do not pay attention to the details.
(d) They are casual in their discussions.

4. What does Juror Nine observe about the old man witness, which leads to his insights about his life?
(a) He notices that the old man spoke uncertainly when asked questions in the courtroom.
(b) He notices that the old man wore a hearing aid.
(c) He notices that the old man was nervous and agitated
(d) He notices that the old man was dressed in shabby clothes and uses two canes.

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 was intimidated by the prosecution.
(c) He is dissatisfied with the questions asked by the lawyer.
(d) He believes the lawyer did a good job.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?

2. What attribute is demonstrated by Juror Nine which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?

3. Why is it clear from the dissenting juror's action that anyone could have had a weapon similar to the murder weapon?

4. How old is the man who gives evidence about the events he heard from his room?

5. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?

(see the answer key)

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