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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 3, 6, 9 and 12.
(b) 4, 7, 3 and 11.
(c) 3, 4, 11 and 12.
(d) 6,7,1 and 3.

2. 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.

3. How many days has the trial been going on when the jurors begin their deliberations?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six days.

4. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?
(a) A good relationship even though there are occasional quarrels.
(b) A violent relationship with frequent fights.
(c) A relationship of bitterness and resentment.
(d) A distant relationship with little communication.

5. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
(a) He shows pictures of several similar weapons.
(b) He says he has used a similar weapon for hunting.
(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.

Short Answer 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?

2. How does the timing described in the old man's testimony affect the jurors' analysis?

3. Considering the information available about the defendant, to what extent does the composition of this jury reflect the principle that should guide the composition of a jury trying a case?

4. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?

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

(see the answer key)

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