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Recross-Examination

Description: Recross-Examination is the final opportunity for the party who called a witness to ask questions of that witness. This quiz will test your understanding of the rules and procedures governing recross-examination.
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Which of the following is NOT a proper purpose of recross-examination?

  1. To impeach the witness's credibility

  2. To clarify testimony elicited on cross-examination

  3. To introduce new evidence

  4. To rehabilitate the witness's credibility

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Recross-examination is limited to the scope of the cross-examination. New evidence may not be introduced on recross-examination.

What is the general rule regarding the scope of recross-examination?

  1. Recross-examination is limited to the scope of the direct examination.

  2. Recross-examination is limited to the scope of the cross-examination.

  3. Recross-examination is limited to the scope of both the direct and cross-examination.

  4. There are no limits on the scope of recross-examination.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Recross-examination is limited to the scope of the cross-examination. The party who called the witness may only ask questions about matters that were raised on cross-examination.

What is the purpose of redirect examination?

  1. To rehabilitate the witness's credibility

  2. To clarify testimony elicited on cross-examination

  3. To introduce new evidence

  4. To impeach the witness's credibility

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of redirect examination is to rehabilitate the witness's credibility after it has been attacked on cross-examination.

Which of the following is NOT a proper question on redirect examination?

  1. A question that asks the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on cross-examination.

  2. A question that asks the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on direct examination.

  3. A question that asks the witness to speculate about what might have happened if the facts were different.

  4. A question that asks the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Redirect examination is limited to questions that are relevant to the scope of the cross-examination. Questions that ask the witness to speculate about what might have happened if the facts were different are not relevant and are therefore improper.

What is the purpose of surrebuttal examination?

  1. To impeach the witness's credibility

  2. To clarify testimony elicited on redirect examination

  3. To introduce new evidence

  4. To rehabilitate the witness's credibility

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of surrebuttal examination is to clarify testimony that was elicited on redirect examination.

Which of the following is NOT a proper question on surrebuttal examination?

  1. A question that asks the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on redirect examination.

  2. A question that asks the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on cross-examination.

  3. A question that asks the witness to speculate about what might have happened if the facts were different.

  4. A question that asks the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Surrebuttal examination is limited to questions that are relevant to the scope of the redirect examination. Questions that ask the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on cross-examination are not relevant and are therefore improper.

What is the general rule regarding the order of examination of witnesses?

  1. Direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, surrebuttal examination

  2. Direct examination, redirect examination, cross-examination, surrebuttal examination

  3. Cross-examination, direct examination, redirect examination, surrebuttal examination

  4. Cross-examination, redirect examination, direct examination, surrebuttal examination

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The general rule regarding the order of examination of witnesses is direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, and surrebuttal examination.

What is the purpose of a leading question?

  1. To suggest an answer to the witness

  2. To elicit information from the witness

  3. To impeach the witness's credibility

  4. To rehabilitate the witness's credibility

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A leading question is a question that suggests an answer to the witness. Leading questions are generally not allowed on direct examination, but they may be allowed on cross-examination.

What is the purpose of a hypothetical question?

  1. To ask the witness to speculate about what might have happened if the facts were different

  2. To ask the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness

  3. To ask the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on cross-examination

  4. To ask the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on direct examination

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A hypothetical question is a question that asks the witness to speculate about what might have happened if the facts were different. Hypothetical questions are generally not allowed on direct examination, but they may be allowed on cross-examination.

What is the purpose of a compound question?

  1. To ask the witness two or more questions in a single question

  2. To ask the witness a question that is ambiguous or unclear

  3. To ask the witness a question that is argumentative or prejudicial

  4. To ask the witness a question that is irrelevant or immaterial

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compound question is a question that asks the witness two or more questions in a single question. Compound questions are generally not allowed because they can be confusing and misleading to the witness.

What is the purpose of a narrative question?

  1. To ask the witness to tell a story about the facts of the case

  2. To ask the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness

  3. To ask the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on cross-examination

  4. To ask the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on direct examination

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A narrative question is a question that asks the witness to tell a story about the facts of the case. Narrative questions are generally not allowed because they can be confusing and misleading to the jury.

What is the purpose of an argumentative question?

  1. To ask the witness to argue with the opposing attorney

  2. To ask the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness

  3. To ask the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on cross-examination

  4. To ask the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on direct examination

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An argumentative question is a question that asks the witness to argue with the opposing attorney. Argumentative questions are generally not allowed because they can be confusing and misleading to the jury.

What is the purpose of a prejudicial question?

  1. To ask the witness a question that is designed to arouse the jury's emotions

  2. To ask the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness

  3. To ask the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on cross-examination

  4. To ask the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on direct examination

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A prejudicial question is a question that is designed to arouse the jury's emotions. Prejudicial questions are generally not allowed because they can be unfair to the opposing party.

What is the purpose of an irrelevant question?

  1. To ask the witness a question that is not relevant to the facts of the case

  2. To ask the witness to give their opinion about the credibility of another witness

  3. To ask the witness to explain or clarify testimony that was elicited on cross-examination

  4. To ask the witness to provide additional details about testimony that was elicited on direct examination

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An irrelevant question is a question that is not relevant to the facts of the case. Irrelevant questions are generally not allowed because they can be confusing and misleading to the jury.

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