12 Angry Men Vocabulary Quiz

1. What does 'prejudice' mean?

• Preconceived opinions not based on reason or actual experience

• A type of food

• A synonym for happiness

• A method of solving problems

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

3. What does 'unanimous' mean?

• Having different opinions

• Partial agreement

• Indifferent to the decision

• Complete agreement or having the same opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

4. What is the significance of the term 'reasonable doubt'?

• A type of anger management technique

• A term used to describe the emotional state of the jurors

• Standard of proof required for conviction in a criminal trial

• A legal term for extreme certainty

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5. What does 'deliberate' mean?

• Quickly reaching a decision without discussing the evidence

• Randomly choosing a verdict without considering the evidence

• Carefully consider and discuss the evidence and arguments before reaching a verdict

• Ignoring the evidence and arguments before reaching a verdict

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

6. What is the definition of 'acquittal'?

• The judgment of not guilty by a jury

• The act of confessing to a crime

• The decision to postpone the trial

• The judgment of guilty by a jury

7. What does the word 'foreman' mean?

• The person who is in charge of selecting the jury members

• The person who takes notes during the trial

• The person who is responsible for providing snacks to the jury

• The person who presides over the jury and is responsible for leading the discussions and maintaining order during deliberations

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

8. What is the meaning of 'verdict'?

• a type of bird

• a type of dessert

• a type of dance

• decision or judgment

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

9. What does 'testimony' mean?

• Evidence or statement given by a witness under oath

• A type of dance

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

10. What does the term 'reasonable doubt' mean?

• A phrase used to describe the level of anger in the courtroom

• Standard of proof required for conviction in a criminal trial

• A legal term for proving innocence

• A term used to describe the anger of the jurors

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

12. What is the definition of 'alibi'?

• An excuse for a crime

• A confession of guilt

• Claim or evidence of being elsewhere at the time of a crime

• A witness to the crime