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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 disrespects the constitution.
(c) That in America, people are free to hold dissenting views.
(d) Juror Three is prejudiced.

2. As Act II progresses, how does Juror Three's attitude contrast with the attitude of Juror Four?
(a) Juror Three has a closed mind while Juror Four is willing to listen and consider new possibilities.
(b) Juror Three is irrational while Juror Four reasons out his contributions carefully.
(c) There is no contrast; they are both influenced by the belief that the defendant is guilty.
(d) Juror Three is a bully; Juror four acts as if he has superior knowledge.

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

4. What two reasons cause a juror to believe there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt after adding doubts about the old man's testimony to earlier discussions about the murder?
(a) The realization that the woman wears glasses and she saw the murder through the train.
(b) The fact that the old man was hearing impaired and wore glasses.
(c) The fact that a similar weapon was easily available and that the old man might have been lying.
(d) The arguments of Juror Eight and Juror Nine.

5. 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 tells the other jurors "See? He said what he didn't mean."
(d) He asks Juror Three if he would really kill him.

6. Which juror shares the experience of living near the track of an el train?
(a) Juror Ten.
(b) Juror Two.
(c) Juror Seven.
(d) Juror Eight.

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

8. Where was the old man witness when he saw the defendant running down the stairs?
(a) At his bathroom window.
(b) At his kitchen window.
(c) At his front door.
(d) At his bedroom window.

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

10. What starts the physical confrontation between two jurors in Act II?
(a) They confront each other after exchanging harsh words.
(b) Juror Three hits Juror Eight, who accuses him of being prejudiced.
(c) Juror Three lunges after Juror Eight, who accuses him of being a sadist who wants to see the defendant die.
(d) Juror Eight lunges after Juror Three, who calls him a sissy.

11. 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) It takes time for everyone to express personal views in a group.
(c) People influence each other in a group.
(d) In a group there are many contending personalities and views.

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

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

14. 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 he sees the importance of thorough deliberations, and most of the jurors are in a hurry.
(c) Because of the conflict and tension among the jurors.
(d) Because he is anxious to leave.

15. 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) The foreman and Juror Four.
(b) The foreman and Juror Six.
(c) Jurors Two and Six.
(d) Jurors Ten and Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. What do the actions of Juror Nine in Act II reveal about his character?

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?

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

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