Comprehension ?s
What is the case the jurors are deciding at the beginning of the play?
Juror 1, Juror 8, Juror 10
Juror 8
Having a legal or rightful claim to something
Entitled
This piece of evidence is questioned for being switchable or easily obtained.
The knife.
What type of weather was happening during the trial?
It was raining.
Why did juror 8 initially vote 'not guilty'?
He wanted to talk about the evidence first.
"People like him are dangerous- you know it."
Juror 3, Juror 9, Juror 10
Juror 10
Based on sound reasoning, facts
Logical
This witness claimed to have heard the murder and seen the boy running away.
The old man downstairs.
How many jurors initially voted 'not guilty'?
Only 1
How does the first vote differ from the final vote?
The first vote was 11-1, but the final vote was unanimously 'not guilty'.
"This is just wasting time-let's finish already."
Juror 2, Juror 3, Juror 7
Juror 7
To deliberately make someone angry
Provoke
What concept means, "A doubt based on reason and logic that affects belief in guilt."?
Reasonable Doubt
What must the jurors reach in order to leave the jury room?
A unanimous verdict.
What role does the woman across the tracks play in the case?
She claims that she saw the murder happen from across the street.
Juror 8, Foreman, Juror 9
Juror 8
Act of forming theories, guesses
Speculation
This experiment shows the old man was not a reliable witness.
The reenactment of his walk to the door.
What type of building where the jurors gathered at?
A courthouse.
What pieces of evidence are presented against the boy?
The knife, witnesses: old man and lady across the street, has no alibi for the murder
"You can't just ignore the facts because you feel strongly."
Juror 1, Juror 11, Judge
Juror 11
Strong, healthy, and full of energy
Vigorous
This witness claimed to see the murder through a passing train.
The woman across the street.
What is happening in the town that makes some of the jurors want to get out quickly?
A baseball game.