Parts of a Mock Trial

What is the focus of an opening statement?

• to summarize the trial

• to preview the trial

• to present the evidence

• to argue the case

What type of questions are typically asked during a direct examination?

• Yes/no questions

• Rhetorical questions

• Close ended questions

• Open ended questions

WHO cross examines the witness and WHEN?

• The attorney for the OTHER SIDE and after the direct examination questions are finished

• The same attorney that did the direct examination and after all witnesses have spoken

• The attorney for the OTHER SIDE and after EACH QUESTION is answered, back and forth

• The same attorney that did the direct examination and right before closing arguments

In a cross-examination, which type of questions do attorneys usually ask?

• Open ended questions

• Friendly questions

• Leading Questions

• Hypothetical questions

"Isn’t it true that you were standing only five feet from the scene when the fight broke out?" Is this a good question for cross examination?

• Yes

• No

"Where were you when the fight broke out?" Is this a good example of a question to ask during CROSS Examination?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

This question is open ended and would be better for direct questioning. Cross examination should be about recontrolling the narrative.

What is the goal of a closing argument?

• To summarize the evidence

• To argue the case persuasively

• To answer the jury's questions

• To present new witnesses