Understanding Act 1 of 12 Angry Men

What is the primary setting of Act 1 in "12 Angry Men"?

• A courtroom

• A jury room

• A judge's chamber

• A lawyer's office

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Which juror is the first to vote "not guilty"?

• Juror 3

• Juror 8

• Juror 5

• Juror 10

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What is the main reason Juror 8 votes "not guilty" in the initial vote?

• He believes the defendant is innocent.

• He wants to discuss the case further.

• He dislikes the other jurors.

• He has personal connections to the defendant.

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How does Juror 8 challenge the reliability of the old man's testimony?

• By questioning his eyesight

• By questioning his hearing

• By questioning the time it took him to reach the door

• By questioning his memory

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What piece of evidence does Juror 8 use to cast doubt on the uniqueness of the murder weapon?

• A photograph

• A similar knife he purchased

• A witness statement

• A forensic report

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Which juror is particularly aggressive and confrontational in Act 1?

• Juror 2

• Juror 4

• Juror 3

• Juror 6

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What does Juror 8 suggest about the defendant's alibi?

• It is weak but possible.

• It is strong and convincing.

• It is irrelevant to the case.

• It is fabricated.

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How does the weather outside the jury room affect the jurors' mood and behavior?

• It is sunny and makes them cheerful.

• It is rainy and makes them gloomy.

• It is hot and makes them irritable.

• It is cold and makes them uncomfortable.

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What does Juror 8 do to demonstrate the possibility of the defendant's innocence?

• He reenacts the crime.

• He brings in new evidence.

• He questions the witnesses.

• He asks for a new trial.

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What is the main conflict in Act 1 of "12 Angry Men"?

• The jurors' disagreement over the defendant's guilt.

• The jurors' personal issues.

• The judge's instructions.

• The defendant's behavior in court.

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