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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?
(a) He admires the conviction of the juror who stood alone against the rest.
(b) He now believes the jury was too hasty.
(c) He now believes the defendant is innocent.
(d) He now believes the evidence is questionable.

2. What does Juror Eight mean when he calls another juror a sadist?
(a) That he enjoys seeing someone else suffer.
(b) That he is prejudiced.
(c) That he is dishonest.
(d) That he is a foreigner.

3. At what time of year does the jury in Twelve Angry Men meet to hear testimony and determine a verdict?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

4. As the jurors analyze the evidence and arguments more closely, it becomes evident that the dissenting voter is playing a critical role as an agent of change. Which of the following words best describes this role?
(a) Rebel.
(b) Catalyst.
(c) Radical.
(d) Revolutionary.

5. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?
(a) About 20 seconds.
(b) About 10 seconds.
(c) About 15 seconds.
(d) About 5 seconds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?

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

3. Where does the old man who testifies for the prosecution live?

4. In the beginning of the deliberations, how do most of the jurors demonstrate a lack of seriousness about their role as jurors?

5. How does Juror Eight capitalize on the error made by Juror Three in threatening to kill him?

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