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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?
(a) About 5 seconds.
(b) About 10 seconds.
(c) About 15 seconds.
(d) About 20 seconds.

2. What does this experience among the jurors demonstrate about group behavior?
(a) The most vocal member influences others.
(b) In a group, some members have the power to influence others.
(c) The members tend to split into subgroups.
(d) The most powerful member influences others.

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

4. What does Juror Three convey to the jurors by his insistence of the defendant's guilt?
(a) That he has personal feelings against the defendant.
(b) That no amount of evidence is likely to make him change his mind.
(c) That he has personal feelings against the other jurors.
(d) That he has had a family member killed.

5. How do some members of the jury respond to those who disagree?
(a) With an open mind.
(b) With ostracism and ridicule.
(c) With additional questions.
(d) With contradictions.

6. What does Juror Nine observe about the old man witness, which leads to his insights about his life?
(a) He notices that the old man was nervous and agitated
(b) He notices that the old man spoke uncertainly when asked questions in the courtroom.
(c) He notices that the old man was dressed in shabby clothes and uses two canes.
(d) He notices that the old man wore a hearing aid.

7. Why does a juror change his vote after the discussion in Act II about the defendant's words?
(a) He says there is now reasonable doubt.
(b) He is from the ghetto and believes the defendant has been the victim of prejudice.
(c) Juror Eight proves that people often say things they don't mean.
(d) He believes the whole jury is going to change.

8. How much influence does the foreman have on the other jurors in this case?
(a) He hardly speaks.
(b) A great deal of influence.
(c) He changes the course of the discussion at different stages.
(d) He has little influence.

9. What does Juror Eleven assert in defense of the result of the second vote?
(a) Juror three disrespects the constitution.
(b) That in America, people are free to hold dissenting views.
(c) Juror Three is prejudiced.
(d) Juror three has no right to attack another juror.

10. Which juror accuses the juror who is adamant that he will not see the defendant set free of wanting to be the defendant's executioner?
(a) Juror four.
(b) Juror Five.
(c) Juror Eight.
(d) Juror Nine.

11. How does the involvement of the jury in acting out and assessing the allegations of the old man compare with their earlier attitude towards the evidence?
(a) It shows they think the defendant might be innocent.
(b) It shows they are now willing to forget about their personal views.
(c) It shows they no longer believe the evidence.
(d) It represents the trend towards a more reasonable, analytical approach

12. Based on the developments of Act II, what are the jurors on their way to proving?
(a) That they all agree.
(b) That they can prove someone else committed the murder.
(c) That they discussed the case thoroughly.
(d) That there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt.

13. As the jurors discuss "reasonable doubt", why does Juror Nine become more and more uneasy?
(a) Because he realizes he might have voted incorrectly.
(b) Because of the conflict and tension among the jurors.
(c) Because he is anxious to leave.
(d) Because he sees the importance of thorough deliberations, and most of the jurors are in a hurry.

14. Which juror is an immigrant to the United States?
(a) Juror Nine.
(b) Juror Four.
(c) Juror Seven.
(d) Juror Eleven.

15. How does Juror Nine justify his insights about the old man?
(a) He explains that loneliness and loss of family cause old people to imagine things.
(b) He explains that old people who are tired of being insignificant often convince themselves to believe what is not true.
(c) He explains that old people who are tired of being insignificant often tell lies.
(d) He explains that old people get lonely and make up stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Juror Three justify his assertion that the defendant must have meant it when he said "I'm going to kill you"?

2. Considering the information available about the defendant, to what extent does the composition of this jury reflect the principle that should guide the composition of a jury trying a case?

3. Where was the old man witness when he saw the defendant running down the stairs?

4. What does Act iI suggest about the reliability of some witnesses in a trial?

5. According to the old man witness, where was he when he heard the argument between the defendant and his father?

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