Worksheets12 Angry Men Act I Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
What is the result of the first vote?
11 guilty
1 not guilty
11 not guilty
1 guilty
10 guilty
2 not guilty
10 not guilty
2 guilty
The judge requests a ________ decision by the jury
to determine if the defendant is guilty or not guilty
Unanimous
majority vote
Who is the defendant in this trial?
A young man
An old man
A young woman
An old woman
How old is the defendant?
16
28
19
21
In Act 1, which Juror is the one who wants to go over all the details of the trial and talk about it before making a decision?
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 3
Juror 9
What evidence is in question in Act 1
The switchknife
The defendant's background
The defendant's relationship with his father
The location of the crime
That is considered a premeditated murder by the prosecution. What does the word in green mean?
A person who is utterly intolerant of any differing belief
Done deliberately; planned in advance
Lacking worldly wisdom and experience
A setting free from a charge placed upon a person
I told the student to stop being so naive. What does the word in green mean?
A person who is utterly intolerant of any differing belief
Done deliberately; planned in advance
Lacking worldly wisdom and experience
A setting free from a charge placed upon a person
Stop being such a sadist; it is disturbing people. What does the word in green mean?
Any enjoyment in being cruel
A relationship of mutual trust
Concerned with only what is on the surface
Submissive to or controlled by authority
I was told to stop being so superficial all the time. What does the word in green mean?
Any enjoyment in being cruel
A relationship of mutual trust
Not talking things or thinking about important matters
Submissive to or controlled by authority
Duty or obligation of the prosecution to demonstrate the defendant's guilt.
Hung Jury
Acquittal
Conviction
Burden of Proof
A person who hates of refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group)
Sadist
Bigot
Unanimous
Reasonable Doubt
Agreed to by everyone
Unanimous
Burden of Proof
Conviction
Acquittal
Uncertainty as to a criminal defendant's guilt
Burden of Proof
Reasonable Doubt
1st Degree Murder
Conviction
A jury that fails to reach a verdict
Acquittal
Sadist
Bigot
Hung Jury
The play opens in the courtroom.
True
False
The guard locks the jurors in a room.
False
True
The jurors decide to discuss the case before they cast a vote.
True
False
The first vote is by the jury is a secret ballot.
False
True
Juror Eight votes "Not Guilty"
True
False
The man accused of murder is the spoiled son of a rich man.
True
False
Juror #9 is an elderly man.
False
True
A woman riding on a train saw the murder committed.
False
True
Juror #5 grew up in the slums.
True
False
A gun is produced that looks exactly like the murder weapon.
True
False
In the 2nd vote, the result is...(remember that Juror #8 does not cast a secret ballot)
10 to 1
6 to 6
11 to 1
12 to 0
The woman said she saw the murder
through the windows of the el train while in her apartment
while riding on the el train
immediately before the train passed
Because she was in the hallway when the murder occurred.
One juror suggests that the old man gave false testimony because
he was bribed by the boys father.
he was mentally ill.
he wanted attention to be relevant again.
he was threatened by the defendent.
The diagram the guard brings is of...
the train
the woman's bedroom
the apartment where the old man lived
the murder scene
The lead juror is known as...
Foreman
Postman
Guard
Clerk
How many jurors make up the jury?
6
10
12
24
The judge instructed the jurors to do what if they had any reasonable doubt?
Vote Guilty
Vote Not Guilty
Take a Lunch Break
Go Home
What does reasonable doubt mean?
No question in your mind that the defendant is guilty.
No question in your mind that the defendant is not guilty.
You vote the way all the other jurors vote no matter what you believe.
Some of the evidence is not clear and you want more information before making a decision.
What is the title of the person who is standing trial for a crime?
Prosecutor
Attorney
Defendant
Judge
Specifically, what crime was the defendant being accused of?
1st Degree Murder (premeditated homicide)
2nd Degree Murder
3rd Degree Murder
Robbing an elderly man.
Where did the defendant claim to be during the murder?
At home in bed
At the movies
At the mall
At the skating rink
Who is the only juror to vote "Not Guilty" during the first vote?
Juror 3
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 12
Was the defendant ever in trouble in the past?
No, first time.
Yes, he was caught cheating in school.
Yes, killed his mother.
Yes, he was put into reform school for stealing a car, and arrested for mugging.
What did we learn about the defendant's childhood in Act I?
He was brought up in a religious home.
He was an honor roll student in school.
He was abused by his father.
He was abused by his mother.
The first witness was an "Old Man" who lived below the defendant and his dad. What claim did he make about the boy the night his dad was killed?
He heard lots of footsteps in the apartment that night.
He heard the boy claim "I'm going to kill you" and heard the body fall.
He heard a gun shot coming from the apartment.
He only heard the train passing and didn't know anything about the murder.
It's not easy for me to raise my hand and send a boy off to die- Which juror said this?
juror 8
juror 2
juror 7
juror 3
"I've got a kid....I was so ashamed...I haven't seen him in three years... Rotten kid!"
Who said this?
Juror six
Juror Three
Juror nine
Juror ten
How many seconds does it take the train to pass a given point?
8 seconds
11 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
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.
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.
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!
What is the setting of the play?
courtroom in summer
jury room in summer
courtroom in the afternoon
jury room in spring
How does the setting affect the plot?
The large jury room allows a lot of movement.
The hot summer setting adds to the discomfort of the jurors.
The courtroom is symbolic for "justice for all."
The fall setting symbolizes the death of the defendant's father.
What 2 types of prejudice are evident during Act 1?
Color prejudice & racial prejudice
Ethnic group prejudice & prejudice against people from slums
Prejudice against the poor & uneducated
Prejudice against foreigners & class prejudice
Which of the following phrases describes the protagonist?
hostile, impartial, analytical
committed, diligent, biased
diligent, hostile, fair
diligent, thoughtful, analytical
Which juror is the antagonist of the play so far?
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 8
Juror 9
What does juror #3 yell at juror #8 as he is being held back in anger by the other jurors?
He is guilty dam you!
There is no reasonable doubt, you are making all of this up.
The kid is an animal and should be fried in the the electric chair.
I'll kill him, I'll kill him!
Give two reasons why the defendant's alibi is considered flimsy. (pick two)
He says his knife fell out of his pocket
He says he was out of town visiting his mother
He went to the late night movies, but could not remember the names of them.
He says that it was not his knife, and that he never bought a switchblade knife that looked like the murder weapon
What primarily triggers the initial conflict among the jurors in Act One of "12 Angry Men"?
The hot weather conditions affecting their commute to the courthouse.
Differences in the jurors' backgrounds, values, and perspectives.
The judge's instructions influencing their decision-making process.
The defendant's confession made during the trial.
At the beginning of Act One, the jury's atmosphere can best be described as:
Unanimously convinced of the defendant's innocence.
Calm and methodical in their approach to discussing the case.
Focused on the facts and evidence presented in court.
Prejudiced, divided, and emotionally charged.
What evidence does Juror 8 use to question the old man's ability to hear the shout?
The noise of the passing train
The old man's hearing aid was broken
The old man was asleep at the time
The old man was in a different room
How does Juror 8 demonstrate the timing of the events to disprove the old man's testimony?
By reenacting the scene with the other jurors
By showing a video of the crime scene
By reading the court transcripts
By using a stopwatch to measure the time
What does Juror 8 suggest about the phrase 'I'm gonna kill you'?
It was said in a moment of anger and not meant literally
It was a common phrase used by the defendant
It was a phrase the old man misheard
It was a phrase used by the victim
