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12 Angry Men Act 2 Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What is the main conflict in Act 2 of 12 Angry Men?

a)

Conflict with the judge

b)

Disagreement among the jurors

c)

Physical fight between the jurors

d)

Agreement among the jurors

2.

What evidence is presented in Act 2 that challenges the guilt of the defendant?

a)

The judge's personal opinion and bias

b)

The prosecutor's strong argument and evidence

c)

Testimony of a witness and new information casting doubt on initial eyewitness accounts

d)

The defendant's criminal record and past behavior

3.

How does the setting of the jury room contribute to the tension in Act 2?

a)

The spacious and airy setting of the jury room

b)

The cramped and stuffy setting of the jury room

c)

The quiet and peaceful setting of the jury room

d)

The brightly lit and cheerful setting of the jury room

4.

What role does Juror 8 play in Act 2 and how does he influence the other jurors?

a)

Comic relief and providing humor to lighten the mood

b)

Observer and remaining silent without influencing the other jurors

c)

Antagonist and causing conflict among the jurors

d)

Protagonist and presenting reasonable doubts and alternative perspectives

5.

What is the significance of the secret ballot in Act 2?

a)

It makes the voting process longer and more complicated.

b)

It allows the characters to openly discuss their votes with others.

c)

It prevents the characters from participating in the voting process.

d)

It allows the characters to vote without fear of judgment.

6.

How does the character of Juror 3 evolve in Act 2 and what triggers this change?

a)

Juror 3 becomes more open-minded and understanding in Act 2 due to the influence of the other jurors

b)

Juror 3 evolves from being aggressive and stubborn to to being outwardly ready to fight anyone who disagrees.

c)

Juror 3 remains aggressive and stubborn throughout Act 2, with no change in his character

d)

Juror 3's character evolves in Act 2 because he realizes he was wrong all along and changes his mind

7.

What is the resolution of the conflict in Act 2 and how does it set the stage for the final act?

a)

The protagonist gives up and the antagonist wins, leading to a tragic ending.

b)

The protagonist confronts the antagonist and proves he is being unreasonable.

c)

The conflict is resolved through a peaceful negotiation and compromise.

d)

The conflict is resolved offstage and the audience is left in suspense about the outcome.

8.

Why does Juror 9 suggest the old man may have lied in his testimony.

a)

He relates to the old man and feels that maybe the old man feels important for the first time in a long while.

b)

He shares that he witnessed the old man having a private conversation with a juror, and has likely been paid off.

c)

He says that the old man is confused and perhaps does not really know what is going on at all.

d)

He says he is friends with the old man and happens to know that the old man is desperate for recognition.

9.

How was doubt cast on the old man's testimony.? Check all that apply:

a)

He doesn't even live in the building and was just visiting a friend.

b)

He recently had a stroke and walks very slowly with 2 canes.

c)

He claims to have heard the boy scream while an El train would have been roaring loudly past his window.

d)

They acted out the man's ability to get to the door, and it is not possible that he got there in 15 seconds.

10.

What piece of evidence was brought into the room during Act II?

a)

a knife

b)

a diagram

c)
a letter
d)

a movie ticket