Vocabulary
Expressions
Jurors
The Case
100

(short for “elevated” train) a rapid transit system serving Chicago and surrounding areas

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100
The defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
What is "beyond a reasonable doubt"?
100
This juror is a very thoughtful, observant man who points out that the female witness at the trial, in an effort to look younger, omitted to wear glasses that she habitually wore.
Who is juror number 9?
100
The weapon that was allegedly used to kill the father.
What is a knife?
200
someone who escapes their country because of danger
What is refugee?
200
A juror who disagrees with the rest.
What is a dissenting juror?
200
This juror's long speech about people from the slums being drunks and liars causes the others to walk away from him in disgust.
Who is juror 10?
200
The setting in which the reader first meets the 12 characters of the play.
What is the jury room in a New York Court.
300

the act of killing another person

homicide

300
A jury that can't make a decision.
What is a hung juror?
300
This juror feels fortunate to be living in a country known for its democracy. He has great respect for the American judicial system so he takes his responsibility as a juror very seriously.
Who is juror 11?
300
The case takes place at this time of year.
What is summer?
400

the decision of a jury.

What is verdict?

400
The sentence that the boy would receive if found guilty.
What is The death penalty?
400
This juror does not have strong view about the defendant's guilt or innocence and despite being clever, he mumbles about the complexity of the evidence when asked to explain his reason for changing his vote to "not guilty".
Who is juror 12?
400
These words mean that the defendent should not have to prove their innocence.
What is innocent until proven guilty?
500

a jury in which the members cannot agree upon a decision

hung jury

500
The most serious charge in our court system. This is what the boy is accused of.
What is murder in the first degree or premeditated homicide.
500
An angry, bitter man. He is a man who antagonizes almost at sight. A bigot who places no values on any human life, but his own.
Who is juror number 10.
500
Where the victim was wounded.
What is in the chest?
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