Twelve Angry Men | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act I

1. What important instructions does the judge give to the jurors as they depart to deliberate on the case?

2. What are the physical and personal concerns facing the jurors as they begin their deliberations?

3. Why do the jurors take a vote before any discussion of the evidence, and what is the impact of the outcome?

4. What information do the jurors share about the defendant in the beginning of their discussion?

5. What views do the jurors have about the defendant's background?