Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which words suggest that the defendant should not have to prove his innocence?
(a) The defendant is "innocent because there is no eye-witness."
(b) The defendant is innocent "unless the judge says he is guilty."
(c) The defendant is "innocent until proven guilty."
(d) The defendant is "innocent unless the prosecution presents good evidence."

2. What information does Juror Seven provide about the history of the defendant?
(a) He has been to prison before.
(b) He has been convicted of stealing cars.
(c) He has been charged with murder before.
(d) He has stolen a car, been convicted of mugging and stabbed someone in the arm.

3. In the beginning of the deliberations, how do most of the jurors demonstrate a lack of seriousness about their role as jurors?
(a) They are concerned about how the trial has kept them from attending to their own interests.
(b) They read the newspaper.
(c) They are casual in their discussions.
(d) They do not pay attention to the details.

4. How does the dissenting juror feel about the job done by the lawyer for the defendant?
(a) He believes the lawyer did a good job.
(b) He believes the lawyer was ill-prepared for the defense.
(c) He is dissatisfied with the questions asked by the lawyer.
(d) He believes the lawyer was intimidated by the prosecution.

5. 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) Murder with malice aforethought.
(b) Manslaughter.
(c) Second degree murder.
(d) First degree murder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is "the burden of proof"?

3. Which juror rebukes Juror Ten for his racist comment?

4. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?

5. Apart from the defendant, who was arrested for handling a weapon?

(see the answer key)

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