Twelve Angry Men Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What reason does the juror who changes his mind give for doing so? (from Act II)

He now believes the defendant is innocent.

He now believes the evidence is questionable.

He admires the conviction of the juror who stood alone against the rest.

He now believes the jury was too hasty.

2.

Which of the following has the writer made very clear by the end of the play? (from Act III)

The defendant is innocent.

A strong juror can lead others in any direction.

The jury system is perfect.

Every defendant deserves to have his case thoroughly examined by the jury.

3.

What is the result of the vote taken early in Act III about the process in which the jurors are engaged? (from Act III)

They decide to request a conference with the judge.

They decide to continue deliberating.

They decide to deliberate in separate groups; those voting "guilty" and those voting "not guilty".

They decide to turn in a "hung jury" verdict.

4.

How does Juror Eight get the others to realize that the defendant might not have killed his father although he said "I'm gonna kill you"? (from Act II)

He says that many people say things they don't really mean.

He asks them to consider how many times they have said similar words with no intention to kill.

He says the defendant might have been provoked by his father.

He says the defendant might just have been angry.

5.

What literary device is used by the writer when he allows Juror Three to prove something to the jurors that is exactly opposite to what he would have wanted? (from Act II)

Metaphor.

Symbolism.

Conflict.

Irony.

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