Mock Trial Masterclass - Quiz #4 (Ch. 5)

In cross-examination, attorneys use a precision similar to a...

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On cross examination, attorneys should ask only ​ (a)   questions without ​ fillers and phrase the questions as ​ (b)   .

• leading
• factual statements
• open-ended
• narrative
• misleading
• interrogative statements
• commands

Which question is stated as recommended for cross examination?

• Where were you that day?

• Weren't you at the rodeo that day?

• Isn't it a fact that you were at the rodeo that day?

• You were at the rodeo that day.

How does are "Fillers" defined in Chapter 5? (choose all that are correct)

• "correct" and "isn't that true" are two common examples

• annoying and repetitive

• recommended to control a witness

• "um" and "so" are two common examples

The main goal of cross-examination is to regain control of the ​ (a)   by asking questions that attack the witness's ​ (b)   or get out information your opponent ​ (c)   .

• narrative
• credibility
• left out
• trial
• statement
• brought up
• testimony

To control a witness on cross-examination, the attorney should ask _______.

• really small questions focusing on one fact at time

• longer questions with as much specific detail as possible

• only a few questions

• questions about the same thing only using different words, taking time to circle around the point

A strong cross examiner knows when to quit. Avoid beating a dead horse -- which means ​ (a)   . Also avoid swinging for the fences -- which means ​ (b)   .

• asking many questions about the same thing
• trying to get a witness to admit to something
• asking questions about a witness's character
• telling the witness to just answer the question
• inviting a witness to explain themselves

Which is something the author advises attorneys to avoid on cross-examination? (choose all that are correct)

• asking "Is that a yes to my question?"

• saying, "You Honor, will you please instruct the witness to respond?"

• objecting rather than controlling the witness yourself

• controlling the witness by using their words against them

On cross-examination, a witness SHOULD...

• only answer yes or no

• avoid answering questions that make your side look bad

• use up the opposing team's time by talking about anything you can

• answer yes/no and then explain if it's necessary to do so

What are ways a witness should make life difficult for a crossing attorney? (choose all that apply)

• Jump ahead and offer up answers you can expect will be asked.

• Say "no" if that is the correct response.

• Offer to explain an answer.

• Avoid answering their questions.