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100

who changes there vote first?

jurror 9

100

What does "Twelve Angry Men" teach us about justice?

The play shows that justice is fair and honest judgment.

100

What does the word "verdict" mean?

the final decison if guilty or not guilty


100

What is "Twelve Angry Men" about?

It's about twelve men who have to decide if a boy is guilty of murder. They talk and argue to make their decision.

100

How does Juror #8 try to change the others’ minds?

He asks questions and points out things that don’t make sense or could be false.


200

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

Juror 8

200

How does prejudice affect the jurors' decisions?

Some jurors have prejudices or personal opinions that influence their judgment. 

200

What is a "jury"?

A group of people chosen to listen to the case in a court and decide if someone is guilty or not.(12 people)

200

Why do they need to decide if the boy is guilty or not?

Because the court needs to decide if he should be found guilty and possibly go to jail or be set free.


200

How does the story show the importance of listening?


The jurors have to listen to each other and the evidence carefully to make a fair decision.


300

Who wants to leave and attend a baseball game?

jurror 7


300

Why is it important for jurors to be responsible when deciding a verdict?

Jurors have the responsibility to carefully consider all the evidence because their decision can change someone's life.

300

What does "alibi" mean?

An excuse that proves someone was somewhere else at the time of a crime.


300

What happens at the beginning of the play?

Most of the men think the boy is guilty, but one juror wants to discuss it more carefully.


300

How does the story show the importance of listening?

The jurors have to listen to each other and the evidence carefully to make a fair decision.


400

which jurror stands up agaisnt other people?

jurror 8 

400

How does peer pressure influence the jurors?

Some jurors want to agree with the majority just to avoid arguing or because they are afraid of standing out.

400

What does "reasonable doubt" mean?

A doubt based on evidence that makes you unsure if someone is guilty or innocent.

400

Why do some jurors think the boy is guilty?

Because they believe the evidence and think he had a motive to kill.


400

What happens at the end of the story?


All the jurors agree the boy is not guilty, and he is set free.

500

What juror did juror 8 convince to change his vote?

jurror 9

500

Why does Juror 8 vote "not guilty" at the beginning?

Juror 8 votes "not guilty" because he wants to discuss the evidence carefully and believes they should be sure of the verdict before deciding.

500

What is a "foreman"?

The leader of the jury who helps guide the discussion and keeps order.


500

How do the jurors change their opinions?

As they discuss the evidence, some start to see that the proof isn't clear, so they change their votes.


500

Why is it important that one juror stands up for what is right?

 

Because sometimes one person’s opinion can change everyone else’s and make the right decision.

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