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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what else do the jurors vote on early in Act III?
(a) On whether they should request more evidence.
(b) On whether they should select a new foreman.
(c) On whether they should declare themselves a hung jury.
(d) On whether they should request the judge's guidance.

2. What significant information about the impact of an el train does the juror who used to live near it share?
(a) It does not run after dark.
(b) It is very noisy.
(c) It is very heavy.
(d) You cannot see clearly through the windows.

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

4. Why does the dissenting juror insist they should spend time examining the evidence in detail?
(a) He believes that the defendant is innocent.
(b) He believes the presentation of the case is prejudiced.
(c) He is not certain that the defendant is guilty.
(d) He believes the witnesses are unreliable.

5. How old is the man who gives evidence about the events he heard from his room?
(a) 75.
(b) 65.
(c) 80.
(d) 62.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do some members of the jury respond to those who disagree?

2. What principle is supposed to guide the composition of a jury in relation to the defendant?

3. What sentence must the defendant face if proven guilty?

4. What important information about the jurors' behavior becomes evident during their deliberations in Act II?

5. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?

(see the answer key)

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