2. After the knife discussion, how do the other jurors pressure the dissenting juror to make him change his vote?
(a) They suggest that he is not intelligent enough to understand the evidence.
(b) They suggest that he is on the side of law breakers.
(c) They suggest that he is inferior because he is from the ghetto.
(d) They say he is the only one and they will return a "hung jury" verdict.

3. What action do the jurors take as a result of Juror Two's observations about the murder wound?
(a) Juror Three pretends to attack Juror Eight.
(b) The foreman pretends to attack Juror Three.
(c) Juror Eight pretends to attack the foreman.
(d) Juror Eight pretends to attack Juror Nine.

4. According to the old man witness, where was he when he heard the argument between the defendant and his father?
(a) In his kitchen.
(b) In his bathroom.
(c) In his bed.
(d) On the landing.

5. Where does the old man who testifies for the prosecution live?
(a) On the ground floor.
(b) On the second floor of the apartment building where the murder occured.
(c) On the same floor where the murder occurred.
(d) Across the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two reasons cause a juror to believe there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt after adding doubts about the old man's testimony to earlier discussions about the murder?

2. What is the reaction to the vote taken at the end of Act 1?

3. At what time of year does the jury in Twelve Angry Men meet to hear testimony and determine a verdict?

4. To what aspect of the evidence do Juror Three and Four return after the discussion about the defendant's intelligence and the taking of the vote?

5. Which juror is able to clarify how the wound might have been made, based on his experience with many knife fights?

(see the answer key)

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