Analysis of 'Twelve Angry Men'

What does the judge's statement reveal about the importance of jury duty?

• It is a formal procedure with no real impact.

• It is an essential part of the legal system that must be taken seriously.

• It is a task that can be performed without much thought or attention.

• It is a voluntary activity that one can choose to participate in or not.

Note the setting of the jury room. What could it be foreshadowing about the play?

• The jury room setting suggests a comfortable and relaxed environment.

• The setting indicates that the play will revolve around a trial.

• The jury room is indicative of the jurors' personal lives and backgrounds.

• The setting foreshadows a unanimous and quick decision by the jurors.

How does the Juror 8's vote for 'not guilty' impact the other jurors?

• It causes immediate agreement among the jurors.

• It has no impact on the other jurors' opinions.

• It introduces doubt and prompts further discussion.

• It leads to a quick resolution of the trial.

What is the best meaning of 'deliberate' as it is used in the following passage on page 13? 'I urge you to deliberate honestly and thoughtfully.'

• behave

• consider

• discuss

• participate

What can we gather about the Juror 10's character from the line on page 17: 'It’s those people! I’m telling you they let the kids run wild up there.'

• He wonders about the defendant's motives in the case.

• He believes that kids cannot be controlled and get into trouble.

• He views the defendant negatively just because of his background.

• He thinks the other jurors are not smart enough to make an informed decision.

What is Juror 8 emphasizing in the passage: 'Nobody has to prove otherwise. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. The defendant does not have to open his mouth. It’s in the Constitution'?

• The defendant is most likely innocent.

• That the Constitution should not be considered when making a decision.

• The defendant should have spoken up during the trial to prove his innocence.

• The prosecution is supposed to prove the defendant is guilty, not the other way around.

What is the purpose of Juror 4's speech on page 22?

• It points out how difficult it is to remember events in the past.

• It shows that the knife cannot be considered reliable evidence.

• It demonstrates that Juror 4 was paying attention during the trial.

• It communicates that the defendant's testimony may have been inconsistent.

What does the conversation between Jurors 4 and 8 on pages 22-24 reveal about the knife as a possible murder weapon?

• The knife might have been picked up by one of the defendant's friends.

• The knife is not unique and could have been bought by someone else.

• The knife was not easily identified by witnesses in court.

• The knife proves that the defendant is guilty of murder.

What does "Premeditated homicide" mean?

• Accidental killing of a person

• Killing in self-defense

• Intentional murder planned ahead

• Death caused by negligence

What is "Testimony"?

• A lawyer's argument

• A judge's ruling

• A witness's account

• A jury's decision