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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 wish you were dead!"
(b) "I'm gonna kill you!"
(c) "You are the worst father and I wish you were dead!"
(d) "I hate you and I am going to kill you!"

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

3. Why do the jurors take a vote before discussing the evidence?
(a) So they can leave quickly.
(b) The verdict is obvious.
(c) The judge instructs them to do so.
(d) To get an early indication of where they stand on the verdict

4. At what time of year does the jury in Twelve Angry Men meet to hear testimony and determine a verdict?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Winter.

5. 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 Caucasians.
(c) He dislikes all people who are not of his racial background.
(d) He dislikes all foreigners.

6. According to one witness, where in the apartment building did the murder occur?
(a) On the staircase.
(b) On the landing.
(c) Downstairs.
(d) Upstairs.

7. What is the defendant's alibi?
(a) He claims to have been at the store.
(b) He claims to have been at the ball game.
(c) He claims to have been hanging out with his friends.
(d) He claims to have been at the movies.

8. How does the dissenting juror discredit the allegation that the murder weapon is unique?
(a) He reads an article stating that there are hundreds of similar weapons for sale in the community.
(b) He shows pictures of several similar weapons.
(c) He says he has used a similar weapon for hunting.
(d) He presents an identical weapon taken from his own pocket.

9. What is "the burden of proof"?
(a) The responsibility of the jury to come up with the right verdict.
(b) The principle stating the defendant does not have to prove anything but the prosecution must prove guilt.
(c) The responsibility of the judge in proving guilt or innocence.
(d) The responsibility of proving one's innocence.

10. According to the defendant, why did he buy the alleged murder weapon?
(a) Because the one he had before was stolen.
(b) To give it as a present to his friend.
(c) Because his father beat him.
(d) Because he lost the one he had before.

11. How old was the defendant when he lost his mother?
(a) Eleven years old.
(b) Thirteen years old.
(c) Six years old.
(d) Nine years old.

12. What is the setting in which the reader first meets the twelve characters who give the play its name?
(a) The murder scene.
(b) The bus in which the jurors are being transported to court.
(c) The jury room in a New York court.
(d) The court room.

13. Which juror asks the guard to bring in the murder weapon for closer examination?
(a) The foreman.
(b) Juror Nine.
(c) Juror Three.
(d) Juror Eight.

14. How many days has the trial been going on when the jurors begin their deliberations?
(a) Six days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the victim wounded?

2. What important facts are revealed about the circumstances of the defendant's life by the juror who votes "not guilty" in the first round of voting?

3. What kind of man is the dissenting juror?

4. Where does the old man who testifies for the prosecution live?

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

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