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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary device is used by the writer to create a high level of interest in the play by presenting the strongly contending views of the jurors?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Antithesis.
(d) Tension.

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

3. What is the most significant method used by Juror Eight to influence other jurors?
(a) Logical reasoning.
(b) Ability to listen.
(c) Concern for justice.
(d) Concern for the defendant.

4. Which of the jurors comment that they all had difficult lives, so a difficult life should not explain the defendant's history of violence?
(a) 4, 7, 3 and 11.
(b) 3, 4, 11 and 12.
(c) 6,7,1 and 3.
(d) 3, 6, 9 and 12.

5. In the altercation between two jurors, what words used by Juror Three shed light on the earlier discussion about whether people always mean what they say in anger?
(a) "That's it! I'll kill you!"
(b) "I'll kill him!" I'll kill him!"
(c) "Touch me and I'll kill you!"
(d) "Let me just get my hands on him!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juror Eight mean when he calls another juror a sadist?

2. Why does the writer allow one of the jurors to threaten that he will kill another?

3. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?

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

5. Why do the jurors take a vote before discussing the evidence?

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