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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."
(b) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
(c) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."
(d) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."

2. What important facts are revealed about the circumstances of the defendant's life by the juror who votes "not guilty" in the first round of voting?
(a) He has had a difficult life in a ghetto; his mother is dead and his father has beaten him regularly.
(b) He has had a difficult life in a ghetto without a father.
(c) He has been in and out of prison for stealing cars.
(d) He is an orphan and member of a minority group.

3. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests the eleven men vote again while he abstains; if one of the eleven votes "not guilty" they should discuss the case further.
(b) He suggests they all take a new vote.
(c) He suggests they deliberate further.
(d) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.

4. What does the verdict from the second vote among jurors prove?
(a) That the arguments presented by the dissenting juror had some effect.
(b) That the dissenting juror is right in his "not guilty" verdict.
(c) That the evidence is clearer after the discussion.
(d) That the foreman does a good job of managing the ballot.

5. At what time is the murder alleged to have occurred?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) Early in the morning.
(c) Around midday.
(d) Just after midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment by Juror Ten reveals his prejudice?

2. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?

3. Apart from the action of the dissenting juror in Act 1, what other contributions from a juror suggest there is at least one other juror willing to stand up against the behavior of others?

4. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?

5. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?

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