Twelve Angry Men - ACT 2

Who do the jurors FIRST think changed his vote?

• Juror 5
• Juror 9
• Juror 4
• Juror 7

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Who actually changed his vote? Why did he change it?

• It was juror 5. He understands the prejudice of the other jurors. 
• It was juror 3. He simply wanted to show that no one else would change his mind.
• It was juror 9. He wanted to hear more about the case.
• It was juror 8. He now believes the boy guilty.

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In Act II, the jurors examine the old man’s testimony. What faults do they find with his claim that he heard the kid shout, “I’m gonna kill you!’

• The doctor said he was deaf.
• The el train was passing at the same time.
• His music was playing too loud for him to hear.
• The kid doesn't speak English.

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Why do the jurors suppose the old man would have lied?

• He might have lied to feel important.
• He might have lied because he is a liar.
• He might have lied because he was threatened.
• He might have lied because he suffers from alzheimer.

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For the second part of his testimony, they examine his claim that he went from his bedroom to the front door then down the hall. Explain what problem they have with this claim.

• His apartment only has one room.
• He was not there that night.
• Nobody saw him walk to the door.
• Since he limps, he couldn't have reached the door in time to see the kid.

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How do they go about disproving this second part of the testimony about the time it took?

• The reenact te scene to see whether it was possible or not.
• They look at old photographs of the old man.
• They call the old man's wife.
• They use a lie detector on the old man.

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What is ironic about juror 10's comment 'He don’t even speak good English.'?

• The boy does speak good English.
• Juror 10's first language isn't English.
• His sentence contains an English grammar mistake.
• He loves grammar.

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What does Juror 8 say that upsets Juror 3 at the end of the act? How does Juror 3 react?

• Juror 8 tells Juror 3 that he is stupid. Juror 3 throws the knife at him.
• Juror 8 tells Juror 3 that he is a sadist and that he personally wants the boy to die. Juror 3 leaves the room.
• Juror 8 tells Juror 3 that he is a sadist and that he personally wants the boy to die. Juror 3 replies 'I'll kill him! I'll kill him!'
• Juror 8 tells Juror 3 that he is stupid. Juror 3 leaves the room.

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By the end of Act II, what is the vote?

• 6 guilty, 3 not guilty
• 3 guilty, 6 not guilty
• 9 guilty, 3 not guilty
• 3 guilty, 9 not guilty

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What do they say about the boy having said 'I'm gonna kill you!' before the murder?

• They say that a lot of people say things like that without meaning it.
• They say that the boy must have said 'I'm gonna hit you!'.
• Maybe those aren't the right words he used?

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