Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the outcome of the "different" vote suggested by the dissenting voter?
(a) There is a change in the outcome.
(b) Nine jurors vote "guilty" and two vote "not guilty".
(c) Eight jurors vote "guilty" and three vote "not guilty".
(d) All vote "not guilty".

2. What important information about the jurors' behavior becomes evident during their deliberations in Act II?
(a) They are not interested in justice.
(b) Their judgment is affected by their own personal experiences and values.
(c) They are influenced by the judge's instructions.
(d) They do not pay much attention to the facts.

3. Why does a juror change his vote after the discussion in Act II about the defendant's words?
(a) He is from the ghetto and believes the defendant has been the victim of prejudice.
(b) Juror Eight proves that people often say things they don't mean.
(c) He says there is now reasonable doubt.
(d) He believes the whole jury is going to change.

4. What term used in Act 1 establishes that the defendant is thought to have committed a murder that is intentional and deliberately planned ahead of time?
(a) Second degree murder.
(b) Murder with malice aforethought.
(c) First degree murder.
(d) Manslaughter.

5. What is the reaction of the jury when the dissenting juror discredits the allegation that the weapon is unique?
(a) They are astonished and one says that it is illegal to purchase such things.
(b) They begin to fight him.
(c) They claim he is a criminal just like the defendant.
(d) They are enlightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the jurors try to get an accurate estimate of the time of the events described by the old man?

2. What important information casts doubts on the eyewitness' story in the first discussion of the evidence?

3. Which juror admits to having changed his vote?

4. What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?

5. What is "the burden of proof"?

(see the answer key)

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