12 Angry Men ACT II Quiz

At the beginning of Act II, Juror 9 says, “It takes a great deal to stand alone.” Why is he the first to change his vote to “not guilty?”

• He also knows what it’s like to be put on trial.

• He wants to spite other jurors.

• He wants to examine the facts in the case.

• He believes Juror 8 is courageous.

What was faulty about the elderly man’s testimony about hearing the defendant saying, “I’m gonna kill you,” the body fall, and seeing the boy flee down the apartment’s back steps?

• He admitted he was lying under oath.

• The el train was passing by at the same time.

• “I’m gonna kill you” is a phrase that should be taken literally.

• He matched stories with the woman across the el tracks.

Juror 9 says, “But perhaps he’d make himself believe that he heard those words and recognized the boy’s face,” in relation to the elderly man’s witness testimony. What is he proving?

• The witness may have just wanted to feel necessary in an important trial

• The witness was a liar and was not to be trusted

• The witness was bribed and therefore told the jury what they wanted to hear

“No. 10 (exploding): Bright! He’s a common, ignorant slob. He don’t even speak good English!

No. 11 (slowly): He doesn’t even speak good English.”

The above quote illustrates which literary device?

• Alliteration

• Irony

• Mood

• Imagery

“No. 8: What it must feel like to want to pull the switch!

No.10: Shut up!

No 8: You’re a sadist.

No 3 (louder): Shut up!

No. 8 (strong): you want to see this boy die because you personally want it—not because of the facts.

No 3 (shouting): Shut up!”

What does sadist mean?

• A person who is compassionate toward others

• A person who is skeptical of others

• A person who likes to interact with others

• A person who likes to inflict pain on others

“No. 8: What it must feel like to want to pull the switch!

No.10: Shut up!

No 8: You’re a sadist.

No 3 (louder): Shut up!

No. 8 (strong): you want to see this boy die because you personally want it—not because of the facts.

No 3 (shouting): Shut up!”

What is Juror 8’s point about Juror 3?

• He likes to execute criminals

• He is biased toward all kids

• He is too ignorant to understand the facts of any case

“No. 8: What it must feel like to want to pull the switch!

No.10: Shut up!

No 8: You’re a sadist.

No 3 (louder): Shut up!

No. 8 (strong): you want to see this boy die because you personally want it—not because of the facts.

No 3 (shouting): Shut up!”

Why does No. 3 keep repeating the phrase, “shut up”?

• He knows there is some truth in what Juror 8 says

• He thinks Juror 8 is a bully

• He doesn’t want the others to take his spot as executioner

Who is the first juror to change their vote to "not guilty"?

• Juror 2

• Juror 4

• Juror 8

• Juror 9

Who is the second juror to change their vote to "not guilty"?

• Foreman

• Juror 5

• Juror 7

• Juror 11

Who accuses juror 5 of changing his vote first?

• Juror 10

• Juror 7

• Juror 3

• Juror 9