12 Angry Men Act 1

What task does this jury face?

• Deciding whether a father is guilty or innocent of killing his own son.
• Deciding whether a son is guilty or innocent of killing his own father.
• Deciding whether the earth is round or flat.
• Deciding whether a daughter is guilty or innocent of killing her own dog.

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What does the guard do that upsets the group?

• He chews bubble gum.
• He burps frequently.
• He locks the door.
• He yells all the time.

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In the opening minutes, what is worrying juror 12?

• He is worried he will miss the train/bus.
• He is worried he will miss an important meeting/friend reunion.
• He is worried he will lose his job.
• He is worried he will miss his children.

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“ A man can’t be held in double jeopardy. Unless it’s a hung jury, they can’t try a man twice for the same crime.” What is double jeopardy? What is a hung jury?

• people playing jeopardy/jurors hanging clothes
• procedure in which the accused may not be prosecuted for the same crime twice/a jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict
• a tv show/a jury that hangs out

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What is the count of guilty—not guilty votes on the first check?

• 11 guilty - 1 not guilty
• 7 guilty - 5 not guilty
• They don't vote.
• Someone kills the last juror voting not guilty.

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Why does Juror 8 hesitate to vote guilty on the first vote?

• He is not feeling well.
• He thinks that the boy at least deserves that the jurors discuss his case.
• He wants to show off.
• He doesn't believe in the system.

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What is the prosecution in a criminal trial?

• People accusing
• People being accused
• People judging
• The judge

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Why does Juror 5 gets so upset with Juror 10.

• Juror 10 stole his pencil.
• Juror 10 says that people from the sulm are trash.
• Juror 10 is his father.
• Juror 10 smells of alcohol.

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What is the first piece of evidence the jury examines?

• A switchblade knife
• A .38 calibre pistol
• An automatic rifle
• a light saber

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What happens that surprises the jurors as they examine this evidence?

• Juror 8 uses the piece of evidence to kill juror 3.
• Juror 3 shoots juror 12.
• Juror 8 produces an identical knife.
• Juror 8 explains the origin of the light saber.

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