MT Round Structure Review

Which side ATTACKS the Issue Proper for Trial (IPT)?

• Plaintiff

• Defense

Which partner responds during a Direct Examination (DX)?

• Attorney

• Witness

How long is an opening statement?

• 1.5 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 1 minute

At what point does the exchange of evidence occur in a round?

• beginning, after The Draw

• before Plaintiff DX

• before prep for closing

• after Plaintiff rebuttal

How long are DX's and CX's?

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 4 minutes

What happens directly after the Plaintiff Direct Examination?

• Plaintiff direct examines witness

• Plaintiff Re-DX

• Defense direct examines witness

• Defense cross examines witness

TRUE OR FALSE: After asking for permission to approach the stand,

the attorney should immediately start Direct Examining their witness.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FALSE: the attorney must first ask the judge for permission to DX the witness.

How many objections are allowed per preliminary round?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 3