1. How does Juror Nine justify his insights about the old man?
(a) He explains that old people get lonely and make up stories.
(b) He explains that old people who are tired of being insignificant often convince themselves to believe what is not true.
(c) He explains that loneliness and loss of family cause old people to imagine things.
(d) He explains that old people who are tired of being insignificant often tell lies.

2. How does the dissenting juror feel about the job done by the lawyer for the defendant?
(a) He believes the lawyer did a good job.
(b) He is dissatisfied with the questions asked by the lawyer.
(c) He believes the lawyer was intimidated by the prosecution.
(d) He believes the lawyer was ill-prepared for the defense.

3. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?
(a) They become calmer and participate less in the discussion.
(b) They become more sober and thoughtful in discussing the issues.
(c) They are more agitated because so much time is passing.
(d) They withdraw and consider their own feelings.

4. Why was the alleged eyewitness awake at the time of the murder?
(a) It was cold.
(b) It was too hot to sleep.
(c) It was a stormy night.
(d) It was noisy because of the train.

5. After the knife discussion, how do the other jurors pressure the dissenting juror to make him change his vote?
(a) They suggest that he is inferior because he is from the ghetto.
(b) They suggest that he is on the side of law breakers.
(c) They say he is the only one and they will return a "hung jury" verdict.
(d) They suggest that he is not intelligent enough to understand the evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To what age group does the defendant belong?

3. How does Juror Three justify his assertion that the defendant must have meant it when he said "I'm going to kill you"?

4. According to the defendant, why did he buy the alleged murder weapon?

5. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?

(see the answer key)

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