Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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Twelve Angry Men Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the dissenting juror challenge the fact that other jurors are willing to take the alleged eyewitness' word when they would not accept the defendant's word?
(a) Because they assert that the eyewitness was unreliable.
(b) Because they assert that all people from the defendant's community are liars and the eyewitness is from the area.
(c) Because the eyewitness belongs to the same ethnic group.
(d) Because the eyewitness belongs to the same family as the victim.

2. Why was the alleged eyewitness awake at the time of the murder?
(a) It was too hot to sleep.
(b) It was a stormy night.
(c) It was cold.
(d) It was noisy because of the train.

3. How does the dissenting juror suggest that the jury should proceed instead of declaring a "hung" jury?
(a) He suggests the eleven men vote again while he abstains; if one of the eleven votes "not guilty" they should discuss the case further.
(b) He suggests they deliberate further.
(c) He suggests they ask for additional evidence.
(d) He suggests they all take a new vote.

4. How does Juror Nine justify his insights about the old man?
(a) He explains that loneliness and loss of family cause old people to imagine things.
(b) He explains that old people get lonely and make up stories.
(c) He explains that old people who are tired of being insignificant often convince themselves to believe what is not true.
(d) He explains that old people who are tired of being insignificant often tell lies.

5. What is the state of mind of most of jurors as they enter the jury room?
(a) Eager to return a just verdict even though they are uncomfortable.
(b) Willing to do whatever is necessary to reach the right verdict.
(c) Tired, uncomfortable and eager to return with a guilty verdict.
(d) Tired, but committed to spending whatever time it takes to analyze the evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Juror Four challenge the defendant's alibi?

2. What does Juror Three do to infuriate Juror Eight in Act II?

3. How does the defendant account for the fact that after the murder he does not have the weapon he bought?

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

5. At what time is the murder alleged to have occurred?

(see the answer key)

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