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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where was the victim wounded?
2. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
3. What is "the burden of proof"?
4. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
5. Apart from the defendant, who was arrested for handling a weapon?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Juror Two states that the defendant is guilty because no one proved his innocence, the writer uses the opportunity to establish two important principles of due process. What are these principles and why does the writer have Juror Eight explain them?
2. How does Juror Eight respond to the evidence that Juror Three presents about the knife, and what dramatic turn of events does this cause?
3. What views do the jurors have about the defendant's background?
4. What are the physical and personal concerns facing the jurors as they begin their deliberations?
5. What is the defendant's alibi and how does Juror Four respond to it?
6. How do the jurors respond to the defendant's explanation of his purchase of the knife and the fact that he cannot produce it?
7. What inconsistency in Juror Ten's arguments does Juror Eight point out, and what is the result?
8. What information do the jurors share about the defendant in the beginning of their discussion?
9. What is Juror Eight's response to the declaration of Juror Sevel about the defendant's criminal record?
10. What clarification do the jurors receive about the conditions under which the woman is alleged to have seen the murder?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the roles of the three most active minor characters in "Twelve angry men". To what extent do they contribute to conflict in the play and how do they assist in the resolution of such conflict?
Essay Topic 2
The play "Twelve angry Men" takes place almost exclusively in one setting - the jury room. What are the limitations caused by this single setting, and what techniques does the writer use to overcome such limitations?
Essay Topic 3
"Twelve Angry Men" is a story based on opposing points of view, not one filled with dramatic action. Giving justifications for your answer, develop an argument supporting or opposing this view.
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