12 Angry Men

What is the purpose of Reginald Rose's play 12 Angry Men?

• to highlight that the jury system needs to be reformed immediately

• to dramatize the imperfections inherent in the American jury system

• to demonstrate how the jury system leads to unjust verdicts

• to show how the personal baggage of the jurors is never confused with the facts of the evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the theme of 12 Angry Men?

• Jurors should be trained professionals in law so they can view the facts objectively.

• The prejudice of jurors warrants abandoning the jury system altogether.

• Athough the jury system is flawed, justice can still be achieved.

• It takes one act of courage to prove that a man is innocent.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

According to the play, which statements (2) below capture an essential responsibility of serving on a jury?

• showing sympathy

• staying alert

• learning to cooperate

• removing personal feelings

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

What does the weather symbolize in 12 Angry Men?

• the rising tension between the jurors in the cramped room

• the downfall of the American jury system due to personal prejudices

• the tendency of some jurors to think with emotions rather than intellect

• the solidarity of the jurors despite their differences in background and experience

Reread the stage directions from the 10th jurors monologue:

The 5th juror goes to the washroom, slams the door behind him.(paragraph 4)

The 11th juror does not reply and goes to the washroom (paragraph 6)

What do the stage directions reveal about the other characters' perspectives on Juror 10?

• They are eager to use the restroom and move the verdict along.

• They are hot and restless and need some fresh air at the window.

• They are embarrassed to admit they agree with the 10th juror.

• They disapprove of the 10th juror's prejudiced remarks.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

What do both Juror 8 and Atticus Finch recognize as a major responsibility of the jury?

• to empathize with the defendant

• to review the facts as objectively as possible

• to cooperate with each other

• to make sure everybody gets a chance to speak

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CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the setting of the play?

• a jury room in New York

• a jury room in Georgia

• a jury room in Florida

• a jury room in Las Vegas

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the young boy accused of doing?

• stealing

• murdering his brother

• murdering his father

• bank robbery

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How many men are on the jury?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15

How many votes are needed to make a verdict of guilty or not guilty?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15