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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on the developments of Act II, what are the jurors on their way to proving?
(a) That they can prove someone else committed the murder.
(b) That they all agree.
(c) That they discussed the case thoroughly.
(d) That there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt.

2. In what process does the defendant ask questions of the prosecution's witnesses?
(a) Cross-examination.
(b) Reverse examination.
(c) Witness examination.
(d) Defense examination.

3. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?
(a) Everone is angry except Juror Eight.
(b) The foreman declares the vote null and void.
(c) Juror Three is outraged and accuses Juror Five of changing his vote because of Juror Eight..
(d) Juror Ten attacks Juror Eight.

4. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?
(a) He tries to play tic-tac-toe with Juror Twelve.
(b) He takes out his newspaper and starts reading.
(c) He takes out his notepad and starts drawing.
(d) He strikes up a private conversation with Juror Twelve.

5. What important fact does Juror Three point out about something the defendant purchased on the day of the murder?
(a) The defendant purchased a dangerous knife.
(b) The defendant purchased a knife identical to the murder weapon.
(c) The defendant purchased a pen knife that could have inflicted a fatal wound.
(d) The defendant purchased a butcher knife similar to the murder weapon.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the defendant, why did he buy the alleged murder weapon?

2. What does Juror Eight explain to the juror who asks who killed the man if it was not the defendant?

3. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?

4. As Act II progresses, how does Juror Three's attitude contrast with the attitude of Juror Four?

5. At what time of year does the jury in Twelve Angry Men meet to hear testimony and determine a verdict?

(see the answer key)

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