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WorksheetsLit on Trial Opening Statements Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of these is the second phase of a jury trial?
Jury Verdict
Plaintiff's case in chief
Closing Arguments
Jury Selection
Opening Statements
Which of these should NOT be in your opening statement?
Introduce yourself and your client
Tell the jury what happened
Tell the jury your theme
Tell the jury about the witnesses
Tell the jury your personal opinion about the case
True or False. If your opening includes "facts" that you don't prove at trial, it won't hurt your case because the jury won't even remember what you told them.
True
False
True or False. After introducing your client during the opening, you should say, "my client" or your client's name when referring to them.
True
False
True or False. It's ok to talk about facts in your opening that you may or may not be able to prove.
True
False
When should you talk to the jury like they are children/laypeople?
When explaining the facts
When explaining the law
Neither of these
Both of these
True or False. Argument is for the closing, statement is for the opening.
True
False
What part should be the peak of your opening statement?
Conclusion
Basis of Guilt/Non-guilt
Introduction
Elements of the crimes
True or False. Your theme should fit on a T-shirt or bumper sticker.
True
False
Please complete this sentence: "If the jury perceives you in a positive light, it will (a) "
True or False. You should not be afraid of a few seconds of silence.
True
False
If the rule is "don't read it or memorize it" what might be a few exceptions?
Memorize the first few sentences to your opening
You may want to memorize a few key witness quotes
Memorize all of the law that you will explain
You may want to have something memorized for how you will end your opening
Memorize all the facts that you will cover
This part of an opening statement should be a few sentences that explain the type of case or crime
Summary of Evidence
Introduction
Basis of Guilt/Non-Guilt
Summary of the Prosecution's Case
In your conclusion, you should
Poke holes in the witness’s testimony
Say that the other side is lying
Argue with the opposing counsel
Ask for a judgment or verdict in favor of your client
The basis of liability/non-liability is for what?
Criminal Trials
Civil Trials
It is not important that you touch on the law in the opening statement
True
False
This case may require payment of damages
Civil Case
Criminal Case
True or False. You will sound less argumentitive if you say "the evidence will show . . . . "
True
False
What is the theory of primacy and recency?
An opening statement should be ...
conversational and authoritative
argumentative and combative
passive and agreeable
aloof and dismissive
