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12 Angry Men Evidence Quiz

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12 Angry Men Evidence Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which quote from 12 Angry Men best supports the claim that 'Juror 8 is the voice of reason and justice in the jury room'.

Juror 8: "I don't believe I have to be loyal to one side or the other. I'm simply asking questions."

Juror 8: "This isn't an exact science. I can be wrong, you can be wrong, and maybe we're both right."

Juror 8: "It's always difficult to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this. And wherever you run into it, prejudice always obscures the truth."

Juror 9: "It's always difficult to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this. And wherever you run into it, prejudice always obscures the truth."

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which quote best supports the claim that 'The jury is biased against the defendant from the beginning.'

Juror 7: I've had enough. What's the difference how he feels? (about juror 8) I don't like this guy.

Juror 3: I've never seen so much nonsense in my life. Facts mean nothing. It's just talk. They're guilty. Let's crucify 'em.

Juror 10: You're a pretty smart fella, aren't you?

Juror 7: That's not the point. He said it. He said it. I heard him. I want to tell you something. I'm getting a little sick of this whole thing already. We're losing our sweet time.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What quote best supports the claim that 'The external environment and personal experiences of the jurors significantly affect their decision making.'

Juror 10: I've lived among 'em all my life. You can't believe a word they say. I mean, they're born liars.

Juror 7: I don't understand you people. I mean all these picky little points you keep bringing up. They don't mean nothing. You saw this kid just like I did. You're not gonna tell me you believe that phony story about losing the knife, and that business with the El train!

Juror 9: It's not easy for me to raise my hand and send a boy off to die without talking about it first.

Juror 10: It's hard to put into words. I just think he's guilty. I thought it was obvious from the word 'go.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What quote best supports the claim that 'Juror 8 emphasizes the complexity of reasonable doubt and thoroughly examining evidence'?

Juror 5: I just want to talk. I want to see where he's going with this.

Juror 8: That's not the point. The point is, we're talking about someone's life here.

Juror 8: It's always difficult to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this. And wherever you run into it, prejudice always obscures the truth.

Juror 7: We don't owe this kid a thing. He got a fair trial, didn't he? What do you think that trial cost? He's lucky he got it.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What quote best supports the claim that 'Juror 7 is a reflection of the impatience and carelesness of the judicial system'.

I don't care whether I'm alone or not. It's my right

We don't owe this kid a thing. He got a fair trial, didn't he? What do you think that trial cost? He's lucky he got it

Let's stick to the facts. They're more comfortable.

Well, I got tickets to the game tonight. Yankees and Cleveland. I hate the Cleveland team, you know? Bunch of bums!

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