Vocab
The person on trial
Defendant
This is the approximate number of people living in the town where the lottery takes place
300
This juror is in charge and works to keep order in the room.
Foreman (juror 1).
This item, once thought to be unique, was used in the murder.
the switchblade knife.
When a decision is made by an irrational majority, often ruled by fear or anger, by force or intimidation.
Mob rule
This drawn item signifies that a person has won the lottery
a piece of paper with a black spot on it.
This juror believes the defendant did it because he is "one of those" people
Juror 10
This place was the boy's alibi, or proof that the defendant was in a different place at the time of the killing.
the movies
A decision made by everyone
Unanimous
This woman "wins" the lottery and says it is unfair not because the practice is wrong, but because her husband was rushed.
Tessie Hutchinson
Juror 8
The old woman saw the murder happen through one of these.
El train windows (prompt on windows)
When a jury does not make a unanimous decision
Hung Jury
This object inspires fear in the community
This juror believes that the defendant is guilty because he is a "tough" kid, and this juror hates "tough" kids.
Juror 3
The victim of the murder.
The defendant's father.
This term refers to an unfair judgement, dislike, or favor a person holds against/towards a specific group.
Bias
This is why the town does the lottery.
They believe it will give a good corn harvest.
This juror switches his vote because of the questioning of the protagonist.
Juror 9
What was the total vote when the jury FIRST voted?
11-1