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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

After getting a more accurate timing of the events described by the old man, what do the jurors realize? (from Act II)

It takes more time than the old man said to move from his bed to the window.

It takes 50 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took10 seconds.

It takes 39 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took 10 seconds.

It takes 42 seconds to get to a certain point which the old man said took 10 seconds.

2.

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

He says there is now reasonable doubt.

He believes the whole jury is going to change.

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.

3.

Which of the following has the writer made very clear by the end of the play? (from Act III)

The jury system is perfect.

The defendant is innocent.

Every defendant deserves to have his case thoroughly examined by the jury.

A strong juror can lead others in any direction.

4.

In the altercation between two jurors, what words used by Juror Three shed light on the earlier discussion about whether people always mean what they say in anger? (from Act II)

"Touch me and I'll kill you!"

"Let me just get my hands on him!"

"That's it! I'll kill you!"

"I'll kill him!" I'll kill him!"

5.

What impact does the jurors' discovery in Act III about the timing of the events have on some jurors? (from Act III)

They become impatient and frustrated.

They begin to attack each other.

Those who had switched to "not guilty" begin to sway back to "guilty".

They continue to hold their individual views.

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