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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. What sentence must the defendant face if proven guilty?

2. What important fact does Juror Three point out about something the defendant purchased on the day of the murder?

3. How does the defendant account for the fact that after the murder he does not have the weapon he bought?

4. Why do the jurors take a vote before discussing the evidence?

5. What is the outcome of the "different" vote suggested by the dissenting voter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the old man's testimony implicate the defendant?

3. What additional evidence that incriminates the defendant does Juror Three present to the jury in Act I?

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

5. What assumptions do the jurors make about Juror Eight's vote, and how do they decide to respond?

6. On what point do Juror Eight and Juror Four agree concerning the performance of the defendant's lawyer? How do they differ?

7. What information does Juror Three present in an attempt to draw the jurors' attention to the "facts of the case"?

8. What is Juror Ten's contribution to the discussion of the evidence?

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

10. What is Juror Eight's response to the declaration of Juror Sevel about the defendant's criminal record?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of conflict and conflict resolution in "Twelve Angry Men".

Essay Topic 3

This play has been used to teach students about group behavior and the role of individual influence in group settings. What does the play have to offer as a representation of group behavior and the influence that individuals can have in group settings?

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