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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 insist they should spend time examining the evidence in detail?
(a) He believes the presentation of the case is prejudiced.
(b) He believes the witnesses are unreliable.
(c) He believes that the defendant is innocent.
(d) He is not certain that the defendant is guilty.

2. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
(a) A man is being tried for the murder of his son.
(b) A young man is being tried for the murder of his father.
(c) A boy is being tried for the murder of a man downstairs.
(d) A man is being tried for the murder of the woman next door.

3. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?
(a) They become calmer and participate less in the discussion.
(b) They are more agitated because so much time is passing.
(c) They become more sober and thoughtful in discussing the issues.
(d) They withdraw and consider their own feelings.

4. What comment by Juror Ten reveals his prejudice?
(a) He has lived among people "like the defendant" and they cannot be trusted.
(b) He dislikes all Caucasians.
(c) He dislikes all foreigners.
(d) He dislikes all people who are not of his racial background.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two jurors are moved by the discovery about the timing involved in the old man's story?

2. What source of information from the trial do the jurors use to help them estimate the time of the events surrounding the murder?

3. What does Juror Nine observe about the old man witness, which leads to his insights about his life?

4. How does Juror Nine justify his insights about the old man?

5. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?

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