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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does a juror change his vote after the discussion in Act II about the defendant's words? (from Act II)

Juror Eight proves that people often say things they don't mean.

He is from the ghetto and believes the defendant has been the victim of prejudice.

He believes the whole jury is going to change.

He says there is now reasonable doubt.

2.

What is the central dilemma facing the protagonist in the early stages of the play? (from Act III)

Whether to reveal the weapon that he buys at the corner shop.

Whether to openly challenge the prejudices of the other jurors.

Whether to reveal that he is uncertain about the defendant's innocence.

Whether to oppose the weight of evidence and the vote of the majority even though he is not convinced of the defendant's innocence.

3.

What literary device is used by the writer when he allows Juror Three to prove something to the jurors that is exactly opposite to what he would have wanted? (from Act II)

Symbolism.

Irony.

Metaphor.

Conflict.

4.

How does Juror Eight get the others to realize that the defendant might not have killed his father although he said "I'm gonna kill you"? (from Act II)

He asks them to consider how many times they have said similar words with no intention to kill.

He says that many people say things they don't really mean.

He says the defendant might have been provoked by his father.

He says the defendant might just have been angry.

5.

What threat is made by a juror after the vote is taken upon completion of the discussion in Act III about a crucial female witness? (from Act III)

A juror says he will kill Juror Eight for wasting the whole night.

One juror says he will cause a "hung jury" by himself.

One juror says he will never change his vote.

Two jurors say they will never vote again.

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