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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 the defendant account for the fact that after the murder he does not have the weapon he bought?
(a) He says he left it at his friend's house.
(b) He says he lost it at the football game.
(c) He says it must have fallen through a hole in his coat pocket.
(d) He says it was stolen.

2. Why was the alleged eyewitness awake at the time of the murder?
(a) It was a stormy night.
(b) It was noisy because of the train.
(c) It was too hot to sleep.
(d) It was cold.

3. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?
(a) About 10 seconds.
(b) About 15 seconds.
(c) About 20 seconds.
(d) About 5 seconds.

4. Which juror says he would change his vote if he could find one reason to make him question the defendant's guilt?
(a) Juror Two.
(b) Juror Seven.
(c) Juror Four.
(d) Juror Ten.

5. 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) First degree murder.
(c) Second degree murder.
(d) Manslaughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. After eleven jurors vote "guilty" and one juror votes "not guilty", what process do the jurors decide on in order to resolve the matter?

2. How old was the defendant when he lost his mother?

3. Who jams the murder weapon into the wall?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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