Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 that many people say things they don't really mean.
(b) He says the defendant might just have been angry.
(c) He says the defendant might have been provoked by his father.
(d) He asks them to consider how many times they have said similar words with no intention to kill.

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

4. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?
(a) He strikes up a private conversation with Juror Twelve.
(b) He takes out his newspaper and starts reading.
(c) He tries to play tic-tac-toe with Juror Twelve.
(d) He takes out his notepad and starts drawing.

5. What is "the burden of proof"?
(a) The responsibility of proving one's innocence.
(b) The responsibility of the jury to come up with the right verdict.
(c) The responsibility of the judge in proving guilt or innocence.
(d) The principle stating the defendant does not have to prove anything but the prosecution must prove guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What principle is supposed to guide the composition of a jury in relation to the defendant?

2. What does Juror Nine observe about the old man witness, which leads to his insights about his life?

3. Where does the old man who testifies for the prosecution live?

4. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?

5. What significant information about the impact of an el train does the juror who used to live near it share?

(see the answer key)

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