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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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) Catalyst.
(b) Rebel.
(c) Revolutionary.
(d) Radical.

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

7. Why does Juror Eight question the witness' assertion that he heard the defendant say "I'm gonna kill you"?
(a) He believes the witness is too old to recall such details.
(b) He believes the witness was too far away.
(c) He believes this might not have been possible because of the noise made by the passing train.
(d) He believes the witness is seeking attention.

8. Which juror admits to having changed his vote?
(a) Juror Eleven.
(b) Juror Five.
(c) Juror Nine.
(d) Juror Ten.

9. How does the progress of the discussion in Act II affect the behavior of the group of jurors?
(a) The jurors continue to hurry towards a conclusion.
(b) The jurors begin to take the defendant more seriously.
(c) As a group, the jurors develop insights that they could not have individually.
(d) The jurors begin to listen to Juror Eight.

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

11. How does Juror Eight get the others to realize that the defendant might not have killed his father although he said "I'm gonna kill you"?
(a) He says the defendant might have been provoked by his father.
(b) He says the defendant might just have been angry.
(c) He asks them to consider how many times they have said similar words with no intention to kill.
(d) He says that many people say things they don't really mean.

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much influence does the foreman have on the other jurors in this case?

3. What is the main outcome of this discussion about the words spoken by the defendant?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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