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

2. What does Juror Eight explain to the juror who asks who killed the man if it was not the defendant?
(a) That this jury's job is to decide whether this defendant is guilty, not to consider any other suspect.
(b) That he did not listen carefully to the judge's instructions.
(c) That he can raise that question after they have decided on this defendant.
(d) That he doesn't understand how juries work.

3. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?
(a) Cross-examination.
(b) Reverse examination.
(c) Defense examination.
(d) Witness examination.

4. What does this experience among the jurors demonstrate about group behavior?
(a) The most powerful member influences others.
(b) The members tend to split into subgroups.
(c) In a group, some members have the power to influence others.
(d) The most vocal member influences others.

5. Why is the decision making process conducted by a group more complex than one that is made by just an individual?
(a) It takes time for everyone to express personal views in a group.
(b) It is not more complex, it just takes longer.
(c) In a group there are many contending personalities and views.
(d) People influence each other in a group.

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. What significant information about the impact of an el train does the juror who used to live near it share?

3. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?

4. Which juror rebukes Juror Ten for his racist comment?

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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