Twelve Angry Men Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What principle is supposed to guide the composition of a jury in relation to the defendant? (from Act II)

They should be from similar backgrounds.

They should be twelve members of the community who are the defendant's peers.

They should be from the same ethnic group.

They should know the defendent's circumstances well.

2.

What threat is made by a juror after the vote is taken upon completion of the discussion in Act III about a crucial female witness? (from Act III)

One juror says he will cause a "hung jury" by himself.

One juror says he will never change his vote.

A juror says he will kill Juror Eight for wasting the whole night.

Two jurors say they will never vote again.

3.

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"? (from Act II)

He asks them to consider how many times they have said similar words with no intention to kill.

He says that many people say things they don't really mean.

He says the defendant might just have been angry.

He says the defendant might have been provoked by his father.

4.

What part do the jurors' voting episodes play in "Twelve Angry Men"? (from Act III)

They argue against the impact of jurors' arguments on one another.

They mark the scene changes.

They determine the level of hostility evident in the play.

They are significant points in the evolution of the plot.

5.

Which of the following has the writer made very clear by the end of the play? (from Act III)

Every defendant deserves to have his case thoroughly examined by the jury.

The jury system is perfect.

The defendant is innocent.

A strong juror can lead others in any direction.

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