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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What principle is supposed to guide the composition of a jury in relation to the defendant?
(a) They should be from the same ethnic group.
(b) They should be from similar backgrounds.
(c) They should be twelve members of the community who are the defendant's peers.
(d) They should know the defendent's circumstances well.

3. 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 represents the trend towards a more reasonable, analytical approach
(b) It shows they no longer believe the evidence.
(c) It shows they think the defendant might be innocent.
(d) It shows they are now willing to forget about their personal views.

4. 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) It is very heavy.
(c) It does not run after dark.
(d) You cannot see clearly through the windows.

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) "That's it! I'll kill you!"
(c) "Let me just get my hands on him!"
(d) "Touch me and I'll kill you!"

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

7. What source of information from the trial do the jurors use to help them estimate the time of the events surrounding the murder?
(a) The transcript of the old man's testimony.
(b) The old man's diary.
(c) They get the dimensions of the old man's room from a diagram of the apartment building.
(d) Photographs of the building.

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

9. 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 5 seconds.
(c) About 10 seconds.
(d) About 20 seconds.

10. 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.

11. 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) There is no contrast; they are both influenced by the belief that the defendant is guilty.
(c) Juror Three is a bully; Juror four acts as if he has superior knowledge.
(d) Juror Three is irrational while Juror Four reasons out his contributions carefully.

12. What is the most significant method used by Juror Eight to influence other jurors?
(a) Concern for justice.
(b) Logical reasoning.
(c) Ability to listen.
(d) Concern for the defendant.

13. 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.

14. After getting a more accurate timing of the events described by the old man, what do the jurors realize?
(a) It takes 42 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took 10 seconds.
(b) It takes 39 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took 10 seconds.
(c) It takes more time than the old man said to move from his bed to the window.
(d) It takes 50 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took10 seconds.

15. What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?
(a) He now believes the evidence is questionable.
(b) He now believes the defendant is innocent.
(c) He now believes the jury was too hasty.
(d) He admires the conviction of the juror who stood alone against the rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juror Eight mean when he calls another juror a sadist?

2. 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?

3. What important information about the jurors' behavior becomes evident during their deliberations in Act II?

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?

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

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