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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of the deliberations, how do most of the jurors demonstrate a lack of seriousness about their role as jurors?
(a) They do not pay attention to the details.
(b) They are casual in their discussions.
(c) They read the newspaper.
(d) They are concerned about how the trial has kept them from attending to their own interests.

2. Why does Juror Eight question the witness' assertion that he heard the defendant say "I'm gonna kill you"?
(a) He believes this might not have been possible because of the noise made by the passing train.
(b) He believes the witness was too far away.
(c) He believes the witness is seeking attention.
(d) He believes the witness is too old to recall such details.

3. In what way is the vote suggested by the dissenting voter different from the previous vote?
(a) Each juror must give a reason for his vote.
(b) The jurors vote by secret ballot.
(c) The jurors individually tell the foreman their decision.
(d) The foreman does not vote.

4. Why does the writer allow one of the jurors to threaten that he will kill another?
(a) To demonstrate the level of tension and conflict.
(b) To prove the point that people often utter threats that they do not intend to carry out.
(c) To show how much he hates the man who voted against the others.
(d) To prove how angry he is.

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) Second degree murder.
(b) Manslaughter.
(c) Murder with malice aforethought.
(d) First degree murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time is the murder alleged to have occurred?

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

3. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?

4. Apart from the action of the dissenting juror in Act 1, what other contributions from a juror suggest there is at least one other juror willing to stand up against the behavior of others?

5. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?

(see the answer key)

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