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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the antagonist in the play?
(a) Juror Three.
(b) Juror Eight.
(c) The defendant.
(d) The defense attorney.

2. Which juror says he would change his vote if he could find one reason to make him question the defendant's guilt?
(a) Juror Seven.
(b) Juror Two.
(c) Juror Ten.
(d) Juror Four.

3. What is the difference in height between the defendant and the victim?
(a) The victim if 5'5" and the defendant is 6'0".
(b) The defendant is 6'2" and the victim is only 5'8".
(c) The victim is 6'2" and the defendant is only 5'8".
(d) There is no difference.

4. According to the defendant, why did he buy the alleged murder weapon?
(a) Because the one he had before was stolen.
(b) Because he lost the one he had before.
(c) Because his father beat him.
(d) To give it as a present to his friend.

5. What is the major cause of the conflict that develops among the jurors?
(a) Contending views about the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
(b) They are tired and hungry.
(c) Contending views about the fairness of the trial.
(d) Contending views about the reliability of the witnesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the attempts of the jurors in Act III to confirm the time of the actual murder prove?

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

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

4. What source of information from the trial do the jurors use to help them estimate the time of the events surrounding the murder?

5. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?

(see the answer key)

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