Twelve Angry Men Review

Which adjective best describes the conditions of the jury room?

• Noisy

• Hot

• Freezing

• Smelly

What surprising thing does the guard do after he leaves the jury room?

• He made a phone call

• He spoke with the judge loudly so the jury could hear

• He tripped when he left the room

• He locked the door once all the jurors were inside.

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For what reason does Juror Eight say he votes not guilty?

• The defendant has a believable alibi so Eight is convinced he did not commit the crime.

• The defendant is only nineteen years old, so Juror Eight feels they should spend some time talking about the case before sending him off to die.

• The defendant is related to Juror Eight, so Juror Eight is trying to look out for him.

• The defendant is from a rich family, so Juror Eight feels it is unlikely that he committed the crime.

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Which word best desribes the reaction of the jurors to Juror Eight's vote?

• Angry

• Pleased

• Sad

• Relieved

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What is double jeopardy?

• A game show

• Being charged for two crimes

• Tried again for the same crime

• No verdict

What information do we KNOW about the defendant, based upon what the play tells us?

• The defendant is from a poor neighborhood in New York City.

• The defendant is 16 years old.

• The defendant's mother passed away when he was nine years old.

• The defendant had an argument with his father.

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Which of the following is an example of stage directions?

• No reasons - just guilty. There is a life at stake here.

• Act One

• [looking at TWO, shaking his head slowly]

• Cast List

What does unanimous mean?

• In full agreement.

• 50/50 agreement

• One person agrees

• A juror lies

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What happens if the men cannot come to a unanimous decision with their verdict?

• The trial is in double jeopardy.

• The defendant is set free.

• The jury is sent to jail.

• They are considered a hung jury.

Which of the following best describes a theme of the play, Twelve Angry Men?

• People should go along with what the majority wants.

• People should be judged on their actions, not on what they look like or where they are from.

• You should help others when you can, even if there are consequences.

• Be kind to others, even if they are not kind to you.

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