Twelve Angry Men Study Guide - O'shaughnessy English 12
This covers basic plot points, the vocabulary given in class, and juror descriptions.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How was the victim killed?
- A.
He was shot with a gun.
- B.
He was choked to death.
- C.
He was burned in a fire.
- D.
He was stabbed with a knife.
Correct Answer
D. He was stabbed with a knife.Explanation
The correct answer is "He was stabbed with a knife." This can be inferred from the given options where each method of killing is mentioned. Since the victim was not shot, choked, or burned, the only remaining option is that he was killed by being stabbed with a knife.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How were the boy and the victim related?
- A.
They were grandfather and grandson.
- B.
They were uncle and nephew.
- C.
They were father and son.
- D.
They did not know each other.
Correct Answer
C. They were father and son.Explanation
The correct answer is "They were father and son." This means that the boy and the victim had a parent-child relationship.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many people voted "not guilty" in the first vote.
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
6
- D.
9
- E.
12
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
The correct answer is 1 because it is the only option that indicates the number of people who voted "not guilty" in the first vote. The other options do not provide any information about the number of people who voted "not guilty."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why couldn't the downstairs neighbor have heard the fight?
- A.
The train was going by.
- B.
He was old and could not hear anymore.
- C.
He was asleep.
- D.
The window was closed.
Correct Answer
A. The train was going by.Explanation
The downstairs neighbor couldn't have heard the fight because the train was going by. The noise from the train would have drowned out any other sounds, making it impossible for the neighbor to hear the fight.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many "eye witnesses" were there?
- A.
None.
- B.
One, an old man.
- C.
Two, an old man and a woman.
- D.
Three, an old man, a woman, and the prosecutor.
Correct Answer
C. Two, an old man and a woman.Explanation
The correct answer is Two, an old man and a woman. This is because the question is asking for the number of "eye witnesses" and the options mention the presence of an old man and a woman as witnesses. The other options of "None" and "Three" are not correct as they do not match the given information.Rate this question:
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- 6.
True or False: the knife used in the murder was unique ______________________
Correct Answer
False, one of the jurors bought one that looked just like it.Explanation
The answer is false because one of the jurors bought a knife that looked identical to the one used in the murder. This means that the knife was not unique, as there was another one that resembled it.Rate this question:
- 7.
What was the weather like when they began?
- A.
Hot and sunny.
- B.
Rainy and cold.
- C.
A blizzard.
- D.
Cold and sunny.
Correct Answer
A. Hot and sunny.Explanation
The given correct answer states that the weather was hot and sunny when they began. This implies that the weather conditions at the start were warm and there was plenty of sunshine. It suggests that the weather was pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was the weather like later in the play?
- A.
Hot and sunny
- B.
Cold and rainy.
- C.
Hurricane hit
- D.
It began snowing
Correct Answer
B. Cold and rainy.Explanation
The correct answer is "Cold and rainy." This suggests that the weather changed from being hot and sunny earlier in the play to becoming cold and rainy later on.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Word bank: abstain, acquit, bigot, deliberate, unanimous, verdict // Most pregnant women [ ] from or drink very little alcohol.
Correct Answer
abstainExplanation
Most pregnant women abstain from or drink very little alcohol. This means that they choose not to consume alcohol during their pregnancy or only consume very small amounts. This is because alcohol can have negative effects on the developing fetus and can lead to various complications and birth defects. Therefore, it is recommended for pregnant women to abstain from alcohol to ensure the health and well-being of their baby.Rate this question:
- 10.
Word bank: abstain, acquit, bigot, deliberate, unanimous, verdict // She was [ ]ed on all counts of larceny.
Correct Answer
acquitExplanation
The word "acquit" means to declare someone not guilty of a crime. In this context, the sentence states that the person was found not guilty on all counts of larceny. Therefore, the correct answer is "acquit."Rate this question:
- 11.
Word bank: abstain, acquit, bigot, deliberate, unanimous, verdict // Don't let a small-minded [ ] destroy the good image of the city.
Correct Answer
bigot - 12.
Word bank: abstain, acquit, bigot, deliberate, unanimous, verdict // The jury had to [ ] for several weeks because there was so much evidence to sift through.
Correct Answer
deliberateExplanation
The jury had to deliberate for several weeks because there was so much evidence to sift through. Deliberate means to carefully consider or discuss something before making a decision. In this context, the jury needed to carefully examine and discuss the evidence presented in the case before reaching a verdict.Rate this question:
- 13.
Word bank: abstain, acquit, bigot, deliberate, unanimous, verdict // All of the doctors were [ ] in their diagnoses of chicken pox.
Correct Answer
unanimousExplanation
All of the doctors agreed on the diagnosis of chicken pox.Rate this question:
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Word bank: abstain, acquit, bigot, deliberate, unanimous, verdict // After leaving Simon Cowell stunned, Susan Boyle received three [ ]s of "yes" on Britain''s got talent.
Correct Answer
verdictExplanation
After leaving Simon Cowell stunned, Susan Boyle received three "yes" on Britain's Got Talent. The word "verdict" fits perfectly in this context as it refers to a decision or judgment made by a jury or judge after deliberation. In this case, the judges' decision to give Susan Boyle three "yes" votes can be considered as their verdict on her performance.Rate this question:
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