Mock Trial Rules Quiz – 50 Questions

How many attorneys must each side have at minimum in an OBA mock trial round?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

How many attorneys may a team use at maximum in one trial?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• Unlimited

One attorney gives the opening statement. Can that same attorney also give the closing?

• Yes, always

• Yes, if no one else is available

• No, this results in a penalty

• Yes, if the judge approves

How many examinations (directs/crosses) may any attorney conduct in a single trial?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Unlimited

If an attorney conducts the direct of a witness, who must also handle the redirect?

• Any other attorney

• The same attorney

• The bailiff

• It depends on team choice

How many witnesses must each team call?

Witnesses may testify:

• To anything they know about the case, even outside their affidavit

• Only to facts in their affidavit or reasonable inferences

• Only if another witness confirms their story

• At the judge’s discretion

Witness statements are considered:

• Exhibits

• Sworn affidavits

• Opening evidence

• Optional background

If a witness testifies outside their affidavit, the proper tool is:

• Objection: speculation

• Objection: beyond the scope of the statement

• Motion to dismiss

• Cross-examination only

How many witnesses testify for each side in each round?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6