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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. According to the juror who used to live by the el train, how long would the train take to pass a particular point?

2. What important shift in the attitude of many jurors takes place during the debates in Act II about the case?

3. Of what is Juror Eight accused by an angry juror after others begin to change their votes in Act II?

4. What two reasons cause a juror to believe there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt after adding doubts about the old man's testimony to earlier discussions about the murder?

5. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is irony used by the writer in the confrontation between Juror Three and Juror Eight? What is the result?

2. What important contributions does Juror Nine make to the deliberations in Act II?

3. As the jurors contemplate the evidence given by the woman across the street, how does a comment from Juror Eight complicate the discussion?

4. What do the events of Act II demonstrate about the group and about the influence of Juror Eight?

5. Referring to events in Act II, track the process by which Juror Eight is established as the protagonist.

6. How does the writer use the events of Act II to establish Juror Eight as the protagonist?

7. What incident ensues as a result of the experiment to verify the old man's testimony?

8. How do threats contribute to conflict in Act II, and how are the conflicts resolved?

9. What controversy occurs after Juror Nine shares his insights about the old man in Act II?

10. How does the writer use Act II to establish Juror Three and Juror Eight as the antagonist and the protagonist respectively?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the themes in "Twelve Angry Men" is the impact of prejudice and preconceived notions on the deliberations by the jury. Discuss in detail the instances in which prejudice and preconceived notions are revealed in the play, and comment on the extent to which they represent problems in real-life group situations.

Essay Topic 3

The play "Twelve angry Men" takes place almost exclusively in one setting - the jury room. What are the limitations caused by this single setting, and what techniques does the writer use to overcome such limitations?

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