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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentence must the defendant face if proven guilty?

2. According to one of the witnesses, what was the defendant alleged to have shouted out to his father on the night of the murder?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the jurors take a vote before any discussion of the evidence, and what is the impact of the outcome?

2. What is Juror Eight's response to the declaration of Juror Sevel about the defendant's criminal record?

3. Which juror refers to the defendant's criminal record, and what does this consist of?

4. What are the physical and personal concerns facing the jurors as they begin their deliberations?

5. What is the defendant's alibi and how does Juror Four respond to it?

6. How do the jurors respond to the defendant's explanation of his purchase of the knife and the fact that he cannot produce it?

7. What clarification do the jurors receive about the conditions under which the woman is alleged to have seen the murder?

8. How does the old man's testimony implicate the defendant?

9. What inconsistency in Juror Ten's arguments does Juror Eight point out, and what is the result?

10. What additional suggestion does Juror Four make in Act I to support his assertion that the defendant is guilty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several votes and changing of positions by individual jurors throughout the play. Discuss in detail the incidents in which jurors vote or change their votes and assess the impact which these incidents have on the dramatic quality of the play.

Essay Topic 2

This play has been used to teach students about group behavior and the role of individual influence in group settings. What does the play have to offer as a representation of group behavior and the influence that individuals can have in group settings?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the view that the defendant in "Twelve Angry Men" figures as the dominant character even though he plays no active part in the drama.

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