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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What significant words does a juror use in response to the angry outburst of the juror who explodes in Act III?
(a) He threatens to split his skull.
(b) He threatens to hit him.
(c) He promises to buy him a drink.
(d) He threatens to throw him from the window.

2. What impact does the jurors' discovery in Act III about the timing of the events have on some jurors?
(a) They continue to hold their individual views.
(b) They begin to attack each other.
(c) They become impatient and frustrated.
(d) Those who had switched to "not guilty" begin to sway back to "guilty".

3. Who is the protagonist in the play?
(a) Juror Three.
(b) Juror Eight.
(c) Juror Nine.
(d) The prosecuting attorney.

4. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?
(a) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"
(b) "I hate you and I wish you were dead!"
(c) "I hate you and I am going to kill you!"
(d) "I'm gonna kill you!"

5. What impact does the discussion about a detail regarding the crucial witness discussed in Act III have on the jurors?
(a) Juror Four and Juror Ten conclude there is reasonable doubt.
(b) Juror Three and Juror Ten conclude there is reasonable doubt.
(c) Juror Four and Juror Three conclude there is reasonable doubt.
(d) Two jurors change their "not guilty" votes back to "guilty".

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following has the writer made very clear by the end of the play?

2. Which juror says he would change his vote if he could find one reason to make him question the defendant's guilt?

3. On what else do the jurors vote on early in Act III?

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

5. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?

(see the answer key)

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