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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two jurors are moved by the discovery that the old man would have taken longer than he said to move from his bed to the door after hearing the noise upstairs?
(a) Jurors Two and Six.
(b) The foreman and Juror Six.
(c) Jurors Ten and Twelve.
(d) The foreman and Juror Four.

2. Why is the decision making process conducted by a group more complex than one that is made by just an individual?
(a) It is not more complex, it just takes longer.
(b) People influence each other in a group.
(c) In a group there are many contending personalities and views.
(d) It takes time for everyone to express personal views in a group.

3. Why does the writer allow one of the jurors to threaten that he will kill another?
(a) To demonstrate the level of tension and conflict.
(b) To prove the point that people often utter threats that they do not intend to carry out.
(c) To show how much he hates the man who voted against the others.
(d) To prove how angry he is.

4. How does Juror Eight capitalize on the error made by Juror Three in threatening to kill him?
(a) He asks Juror Three whether he really means that.
(b) He asks the other jurors if they think that Juror Three would really kill him.
(c) He asks Juror Three if he would really kill him.
(d) He tells the other jurors "See? He said what he didn't mean."

5. In the altercation between two jurors, what words used by Juror Three shed light on the earlier discussion about whether people always mean what they say in anger?
(a) "I'll kill him!" I'll kill him!"
(b) "Touch me and I'll kill you!"
(c) "That's it! I'll kill you!"
(d) "Let me just get my hands on him!"

6. 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 15 seconds.
(b) About 10 seconds.
(c) About 5 seconds.
(d) About 20 seconds.

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

8. What literary device is used by the writer to create a high level of interest in the play by presenting the strongly contending views of the jurors?
(a) Antithesis.
(b) Tension.
(c) Dialogue.
(d) Conflict.

9. Which two jurors are moved by the discovery about the timing involved in the old man's story?
(a) Juror Two and Six.
(b) The foreman and Juror Six.
(c) The foreman and Juror Four.
(d) Jurors Ten and Twelve.

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

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

12. As the jurors analyze the evidence and arguments more closely, it becomes evident that the dissenting voter is playing a critical role as an agent of change. Which of the following words best describes this role?
(a) Revolutionary.
(b) Rebel.
(c) Radical.
(d) Catalyst.

13. 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 Nine.
(b) Juror Eight.
(c) Juror Five.
(d) Juror four.

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

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

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. What does Juror Eight explain to the juror who asks who killed the man if it was not the defendant?

3. How does Juror Nine justify his insights about the old man?

4. Which juror shares the experience of living near the track of an el train?

5. What is the most significant method used by Juror Eight to influence other jurors?

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