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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does the timing described in the old man's testimony affect the jurors' analysis?
(a) They realize that the old man might have been wrong about the time when he saw the defendant leave the apartment.
(b) They realize that the old man's testimony about the time of the murder was inaccurate.
(c) The jurors realize that the old man could not have been right about the time it took for the events he described to take place.
(d) Someone points out that the old man wore thick glasses, and he would not have had time to put them on at night.

3. What do the actions of Juror Nine in Act II reveal about his character?
(a) He is afraid of Juror Eight.
(b) He is willing to stand up for his beliefs in spite of pressure.
(c) He has thought about the evidence.
(d) He believes the defendant is innocent.

4. In the acting out of the old man's movements from his bed to the door, which juror plays the role of the old man?
(a) Juror Five.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) The foreman.
(d) Juror Eight.

5. How does Juror Eight's participation in the altercation with Juror Three differ from his usual approach?
(a) It shows he hates Juror Three.
(b) It shows he has a temper, too.
(c) It shows he is capable of anger in spite of his usual sober analysis.
(d) It shows he is capable of violence.

6. How does Juror Three justify his assertion that the defendant must have meant it when he said "I'm going to kill you"?
(a) He states that nobody says such words without meaning them.
(b) He states that people always say what they mean when they are angry.
(c) He states the defendant meant it because he then proceeded to kill.
(d) He states the defendant shouted the words angrily.

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

8. 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.

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

10. What attribute is consistently demonstrated by Juror Eight which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?
(a) The ability to argue.
(b) Knowledge of law.
(c) Careful attention to details.
(d) Arrogance.

11. What important information about the jurors' behavior becomes evident during their deliberations in Act II?
(a) They do not pay much attention to the facts.
(b) They are influenced by the judge's instructions.
(c) Their judgment is affected by their own personal experiences and values.
(d) They are not interested in justice.

12. What literary device is used by the writer when he allows Juror Three to prove something to the jurors that is exactly opposite to what he would have wanted?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Irony.
(d) Conflict.

13. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?
(a) They are more agitated because so much time is passing.
(b) They withdraw and consider their own feelings.
(c) They become more sober and thoughtful in discussing the issues.
(d) They become calmer and participate less in the discussion.

14. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?
(a) Juror Ten attacks Juror Eight.
(b) The foreman declares the vote null and void.
(c) Juror Three is outraged and accuses Juror Five of changing his vote because of Juror Eight..
(d) Everone is angry except Juror Eight.

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

Short Answer 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?

2. Which juror is adamant that he will not see the defendant set free?

3. What starts the physical confrontation between two jurors in Act II?

4. How does the progress of the discussion in Act II affect the behavior of the group of jurors?

5. What attribute is demonstrated by Juror Nine which helps the other jurors to unravel the case?

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