Question

by defending them, Darrow hoped to strike a ______ blow against capital punishment.

A. lethal

B. scapegoat

C. pulverizing

Answer 1

By defending them, Darrow hoped to strike a lethal blow against capital punishment.

Lethal is the only word that makes sense, for he is indirectly trying to take out capital punishment

hope this helps

Answer 2

A is your final answer! :)