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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what way is the vote suggested by the dissenting voter different from the previous vote?
(a) The jurors vote by secret ballot.
(b) The jurors individually tell the foreman their decision.
(c) The foreman does not vote.
(d) Each juror must give a reason for his vote.
2. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?
(a) Tired, uncomfortable and eager to return with a guilty verdict.
(b) Tired, but committed to spending whatever time it takes to analyze the evidence.
(c) Willing to do whatever is necessary to reach the right verdict.
(d) Eager to return a just verdict even though they are uncomfortable.
3. Based on the impact of their testimony on the jury, who are the two most important witnesses?
(a) An old man across the street and a woman downstairs.
(b) An old man who lives in the victim's apartment and a woman who lives across the street.
(c) The policeman and the doctor.
(d) A young boy next door and his mother.
4. What action follows the vote that the jurors take after discussing the defendant's intelligence?
(a) A juror suggests that they re-examine the evidence to come to a definite conclusion.
(b) A juror attacks the juror who brought up the issue of intelligence.
(c) A juror says they should pay no attention to the points about the defendant's intelligence.
(d) A juror launches into a vicious attack on the members of the defendant's ethic group.
5. 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 are now willing to forget about their personal views.
(d) It shows they think the defendant might be innocent.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is a hung jury?
2. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?
3. How do the jurors try to get an accurate estimate of the time of the events described by the old man?
4. What is the major cause of the conflict that develops among the jurors?
5. What new perspective does Juror Four point out as soon as they begin deliberating again in Act III?
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