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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 reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so?
2. In the acting out of the old man's movements from his bed to the door, which juror plays the role of the old man?
3. As the jurors discuss "reasonable doubt", why does Juror Nine become more and more uneasy?
4. How does the progress of the discussion in Act II affect the behavior of the group of jurors?
5. What literary device is used by the writer to create a high level of interest in the play by presenting the strongly contending views of the jurors?
Short Essay Questions
1. After the uproar following Juror three's accusation about which juror changes his vote in Act II, what do the jurors proceed to do?
2. As the jurors contemplate the evidence given by the woman across the street, how does a comment from Juror Eight complicate the discussion?
3. As the jurors assess whether the old man told the truth in his testimony, how does Juror Nine use his own life experience to provide insight into the old man's behavior?
4. What incident ensues as a result of the experiment to verify the old man's testimony?
5. What evidence of preconceived notions and prejudice does the writer present in Act II?
6. How do the jurors seek to verify some of the old man's testimony?
7. How is irony used by the writer in the confrontation between Juror Three and Juror Eight? What is the result?
8. Identify the major themes illustrated in Act II, and give brief explanations of how each theme is brought out.
9. There are two "physical episodes" in Act II. Describe them briefly and comment on the purposes they serve.
10. In Act II, what are the immediate responses to the secret ballot taken by the eleven jurors?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the view that "Twelve Angry Men" is a vehicle through which Reginald Rose vindicates rather than destroys the legitimacy of the jury system as a means of securing justice.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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