12 angry men

Question 1

What is the primary setting of ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 1

A jury room in a New York City courthouse.

Question 2

How many jurors are there in ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 2

Twelve jurors.

Question 3

True or False: The play ‘12 Angry Men’ is a comedy.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

What is the main conflict in ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 4

The jurors must decide the fate of a young defendant accused of murder.

Question 5

Who is the protagonist among the jurors?

Answer 5

Juror 8.

Question 6

What does Juror 8 initially vote for?

Answer 6

Not guilty.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Juror ___ is the only one who votes ‘not guilty’ initially.

Answer 7

8.

Question 8

What type of play is ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 8

A courtroom drama.

Question 9

Who wrote ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 9

Reginald Rose.

Question 10

What is the significance of the title ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 10

It reflects the emotions and tensions among the jurors.

Question 11

True or False: The jurors have unlimited time to deliberate.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

What key theme is explored in ‘12 Angry Men’?

Answer 12

Justice and reasonable doubt.

Question 13

Which juror is the most aggressive and confrontational?

Answer 13

Juror 3.

Question 14

What does Juror 8 use to persuade the other jurors?

Answer 14

Logic and reasonable doubt.

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which juror has a personal connection to the case? A) Juror 1 B) Juror 3 C) Juror 6

Answer 15

B) Juror 3.

Question 16

What does the phrase ‘reasonable doubt’ mean in the context of the play?

Answer 16

A standard that must be met to convict a defendant.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The play takes place during the ___ of a murder trial.

Answer 17

deliberation.

Question 18

What is the outcome of the jury’s deliberation?

Answer 18

The final verdict is not guilty.

Question 19

True or False: The jurors remain unanimous in their decision throughout the play.

Answer 19

False.

Question 20

What does Juror 8 challenge the other jurors to consider?

Answer 20

The possibility of the defendant’s innocence.

Question 21

Which juror changes their vote to ‘not guilty’ after being persuaded?

Answer 21

Juror 9.

Question 22

What does the character of Juror 4 represent?

Answer 22

A rational and logical approach to the evidence.

Question 23

In what year was ‘12 Angry Men’ first premiered?

Answer 23

1954.

Question 24

What is a major criticism of the justice system highlighted in the play?

Answer 24

The potential for bias and prejudice in jury decisions.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which juror is concerned about the implications of a guilty verdict on their conscience? A) Juror 2 B) Juror 8 C) Juror 12

Answer 25

B) Juror 8.

Question 26

What is the main reason Juror 3 is against Juror 8’s vote?

Answer 26

Personal biases and emotional issues.

Question 27

True or False: The play includes flashbacks to the trial.

Answer 27

False.