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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time is the murder alleged to have occurred?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) Around midday.
(c) Just after midnight.
(d) Early in the morning.

2. What does Act iI suggest about the reliability of some witnesses in a trial?
(a) They may be well-intentioned but unreliable.
(b) They are prone to confusion when questioned by legal experts.
(c) They can be influenced by personal experiences with criminals.
(d) They want to be famous.

3. Based on the developments of Act II, what are the jurors on their way to proving?
(a) That they all agree.
(b) That there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt.
(c) That they can prove someone else committed the murder.
(d) That they discussed the case thoroughly.

4. How do some members of the jury respond to those who disagree?
(a) With contradictions.
(b) With an open mind.
(c) With ostracism and ridicule.
(d) With additional questions.

5. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?
(a) They are astonished and one says that it is illegal to purchase such things.
(b) They are enlightened.
(c) They begin to fight him.
(d) They claim he is a criminal just like the defendant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the defendant account for the fact that after the murder he does not have the weapon he bought?

2. How does the progress of the discussion in Act II affect the behavior of the group of jurors?

3. How does the prosecution help to establish for the jury that the eyewitness was in a position to see the murder?

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

5. What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?

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