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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?
(a) They are astonished and one says that it is illegal to purchase such things.
(b) They begin to fight him.
(c) They claim he is a criminal just like the defendant.
(d) They are enlightened.

2. What does the verdict from the second vote among jurors prove?
(a) That the dissenting juror is right in his "not guilty" verdict.
(b) That the evidence is clearer after the discussion.
(c) That the arguments presented by the dissenting juror had some effect.
(d) That the foreman does a good job of managing the ballot.

3. Apart from the defendant, who was arrested for handling a weapon?
(a) The storekeeper who sold the defendant a weapon.
(b) The witness who took the weapon until the police arrived.
(c) The friend of the defendant.
(d) Juror Eight.

4. How does Juror Four challenge the defendant's alibi?
(a) Noone saw the defendant.
(b) The ticket collector at the game does not remember the defendent
(c) The defendant cannot name the friend he was with.
(d) The defendant can give no details about what he claims to have been doing.

5. Which juror asks the guard to bring in the murder weapon for closer examination?
(a) Juror Three.
(b) Juror Eight.
(c) The foreman.
(d) Juror Nine.

6. Why do the jurors take a vote before discussing the evidence?
(a) The verdict is obvious.
(b) The judge instructs them to do so.
(c) So they can leave quickly.
(d) To get an early indication of where they stand on the verdict

7. What important fact does Juror Three point out about something the defendant purchased on the day of the murder?
(a) The defendant purchased a dangerous knife.
(b) The defendant purchased a butcher knife similar to the murder weapon.
(c) The defendant purchased a pen knife that could have inflicted a fatal wound.
(d) The defendant purchased a knife identical to the murder weapon.

8. Where was the victim wounded?
(a) In the face.
(b) In the stomach.
(c) In the chest.
(d) In the head.

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

10. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?
(a) He has been charged with murder before.
(b) He has stolen a car, been convicted of mugging and stabbed someone in the arm.
(c) He has been convicted of stealing cars.
(d) He has been to prison before.

11. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
(a) He presents an identical weapon taken from his own pocket.
(b) He reads an article stating that there are hundreds of similar weapons for sale in the community.
(c) He shows pictures of several similar weapons.
(d) He says he has used a similar weapon for hunting.

12. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?
(a) A man who owns his own business and can control his own use of time.
(b) A man of conviction who does not believe in prejudice.
(c) A man of conviction who takes the role of the jury very seriously.
(d) A man who is not employed so he has no urgent business to conduct.

13. How does the dissenting juror feel about the job done by the lawyer for the defendant?
(a) He believes the lawyer did a good job.
(b) He believes the lawyer was intimidated by the prosecution.
(c) He is dissatisfied with the questions asked by the lawyer.
(d) He believes the lawyer was ill-prepared for the defense.

14. What comment by Juror Ten reveals his prejudice?
(a) He dislikes all Caucasians.
(b) He has lived among people "like the defendant" and they cannot be trusted.
(c) He dislikes all foreigners.
(d) He dislikes all people who are not of his racial background.

15. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."
(b) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."
(c) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."
(d) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."

Short Answer Questions

1. What two types of prejudice are evident in the comments of some of the jurors during Act 1?

2. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?

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

4. What important facts are revealed about the circumstances of the defendant's life by the juror who votes "not guilty" in the first round of voting?

5. After the knife discussion, how do the other jurors pressure the dissenting juror to make him change his vote?

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