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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attribute is demonstrated by Juror Nine which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?
(a) Insight into human behavior.
(b) Insights gained from being a parent.
(c) Knowledge of the law.
(d) Insights gained from previous experience on a jury.

2. Why is the murder weapon jammed into the wall?
(a) Because the foreman does not want it handled.
(b) Because the table is cluttered.
(c) So everyone can see how unusual it is.
(d) Because the juror who jams it there is angry.

3. In Act III, during the discussion of the crucial eyewitness' testimony, what detail does Juror Eight recall about the witness?
(a) That the witness is only five feet tall.
(b) That the witness wears a hearing aid.
(c) That the witness is farsighted.
(d) That the witness wears glasses.

4. What do the actions of Juror Nine in Act II reveal about his character?
(a) He believes the defendant is innocent.
(b) He has thought about the evidence.
(c) He is willing to stand up for his beliefs in spite of pressure.
(d) He is afraid of Juror Eight.

5. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests they all take a new vote.
(b) He suggests the eleven men vote again while he abstains; if one of the eleven votes "not guilty" they should discuss the case further.
(c) He suggests they deliberate further.
(d) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?

2. What are the last words spoken in the play?

3. What attribute is consistently demonstrated by Juror Eight which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?

4. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?

5. What new perspective does Juror Four point out as soon as they begin deliberating again in Act III?

(see the answer key)

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