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. Who is the defendant and for what is he being tried?
(a) A boy is being tried for the murder of a man downstairs.
(b) A man is being tried for the murder of the woman next door.
(c) A young man is being tried for the murder of his father.
(d) A man is being tried for the murder of his son.

2. What comment by Juror Ten reveals his prejudice?
(a) He has lived among people "like the defendant" and they cannot be trusted.
(b) He dislikes all people who are not of his racial background.
(c) He dislikes all Caucasians.
(d) He dislikes all foreigners.

3. How does the prosecution help to establish for the jury that the eyewitness was in a position to see the murder?
(a) They present other witnesses who say the same thing.
(b) They show a videotape illustrating how the murder could have been seen.
(c) The jury is taken to the home of the eyewitness to observe the conditions under which the murder was witnessed.
(d) They provide pictures of the apartment and the surroundings.

4. According to the discussion, what kind of relationship exists between the victim and the defendant?
(a) A good relationship even though there are occasional quarrels.
(b) A violent relationship with frequent fights.
(c) A relationship of bitterness and resentment.
(d) A distant relationship with little communication.

5. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?
(a) "I hate you and I am going to kill you!"
(b) "I'm gonna kill you!"
(c) "I hate you and I wish you were dead!"
(d) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days has the trial been going on when the jurors begin their deliberations?

2. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?

3. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?

4. Based on the impact of their testimony on the jury, who are the two most important witnesses?

5. How old was the defendant when he lost his mother?

(see the answer key)

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