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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After getting a more accurate timing of the events described by the old man, what do the jurors realize?
(a) It takes more time than the old man said to move from his bed to the window.
(b) It takes 42 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took 10 seconds.
(c) It takes 39 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took 10 seconds.
(d) It takes 50 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took10 seconds.

2. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
(a) He says he has used a similar weapon for hunting.
(b) He shows pictures of several similar weapons.
(c) He reads an article stating that there are hundreds of similar weapons for sale in the community.
(d) He presents an identical weapon taken from his own pocket.

3. 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) "Let me just get my hands on him!"
(b) "That's it! I'll kill you!"
(c) "Touch me and I'll kill you!"
(d) "I'll kill him!" I'll kill him!"

4. Which juror admits to having changed his vote?
(a) Juror Nine.
(b) Juror Five.
(c) Juror Eleven.
(d) Juror Ten.

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 hates Juror Three.
(c) It shows he has a temper, too.
(d) It shows he is capable of anger in spite of his usual sober analysis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the jurors comment that they all had difficult lives, so a difficult life should not explain the defendant's history of violence?

3. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?

4. Of what is Juror Eight accused by an angry juror after others begin to change their votes in Act II?

5. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?

(see the answer key)

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