12 Angry Men Act 1 Quick Review

What is the setting of the play?

• a courtroom in summer

• a jury room in summer

• a courtroom in the afternoon

• a jury room in spring

How does the setting affect the plot?

• The large jury room allows for a lot of movement

• The summer setting adds to the discomfort of the jurors

• The courtroom symbolizes "justice for all."

• The fall setting symbolizes the death of the defendant's father

The judge instructs the jury that the verdict must be

• anonymous

• responsible

• thoughtful

• unanimous

Which juror is an immigrant from Europe?

• 2

• 7

• 9

• 11

Which juror gives the most *unemotional* reasons for wanting the defendant punished?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What type of prejudice (bias) is MOST evidence during Act 1?

• Racial Prejudice

• Class (Economic) Prejudice

• Educational Prejudice

• Ethnic Prejudice

Some jurors thought the defendant's alibi was flimsy (weak) because...

• he had no receipt for the knife

• no one saw him at the friend's house

• he couldn't recall the names of the movies he saw

• the waitress working that night never saw him

Which of the following phrases best describes the protagonist?

• He is hostile and quick to act

• He is committed but hot-headed

• He is fair but cold-hearted

• He is thoughtful and sympathetic

Which juror has shown *none* of the prejudices evidenced in Act 1?

• Three because he has not spoken out against minorities

• Four because he has not revealed any bias against class

• Eleven because he has not slandered people from other countries

• Ten because he has not made fun of people with no education

Which two characters are the best examples of the struggle between Good and Evil?

• 8 vs. 10

• 8 vs.3

• 3 vs. 10

• 8 vs. 4