8th Grade ELA Quiz: 12 Angry Men Act 1 Page 12-24

What is the main conflict between Juror 3 and Juror 8 in Act 1?

• Disagreement over the weather

• Differing opinions on the guilt of the defendant

• Conflict over the color of the defendant's shirt

• Argument about the best restaurant in town

How does the setting contribute to the tense atmosphere in Act 1?

• Dark and claustrophobic setting

• Outdoor and peaceful setting

• Cheerful and lively setting

• Bright and spacious setting

What persuasive language does Juror 8 use to convince the other jurors of his viewpoint?

• Juror 8 uses logical reasoning, emotional appeals, and evidence-based arguments

• Juror 8 uses aggressive threats and intimidation

• Juror 8 uses bribery and corruption

• Juror 8 uses nonsensical gibberish and random rambling

What does Juror 8's character reveal about his beliefs in justice and fairness?

• Belief in chaos and anarchy

• Belief in corruption and unfairness

• Belief in inequality and discrimination

• Belief in justice and fairness

What theme related to justice and fairness is explored in Act 1?

• Punishment of the witches

• Forgiving the witches

• Rewarding the witches

• Injustice towards the witches

How does Juror 8's character differ from the other jurors in Act 1?

• He initially votes 'not guilty' and is willing to stand alone in his decision.

• He initially votes 'guilty' and is easily swayed by the other jurors.

• He is the least informed and knowledgeable about the case compared to the other jurors.

• He is the most aggressive and confrontational of all the jurors.

What specific evidence does Juror 8 use to support his arguments?

• The weather forecast and the color of the curtains

• The price of the train ticket and the time of day

• The taste of the soup and the length of the movie

• The knife and the testimony of the old man

What is the significance of the heated exchange between Juror 3 and Juror 8?

• It was a sign of their strong friendship and mutual respect

• It represents the clash of their differing perspectives and personalities, ultimately leading to a deeper exploration of the case and the jurors' own biases.

• It was just a normal disagreement with no real significance

• It was a scripted argument to create tension in the movie

How does the author use the setting to create a sense of claustrophobia in Act 1?

• By creating a sense of freedom and openness in the setting

• By describing the vast, open space with multiple exits and entrances

• By setting the scene in a large, airy room with plenty of natural light

• By describing the small, confined room with limited exits and entrances

What is the impact of Juror 8's calm and rational demeanor on the other jurors?

• It influences the other jurors to consider the evidence more objectively and to engage in thoughtful discussion.

• It causes the other jurors to become more aggressive and argumentative

• It has no impact on the other jurors' behavior

• It makes the other jurors more emotional and irrational