"The Lottery" Flashcards

Front

Describe the mood at the beginning of the story (first paragraph)

Back

It was calm, cheerful with a warm, sunny day and the flowers blooming in large amounts

Front

Who is the official, the leader, of the village? 

Back

Mr. Summers

Front

True/False: Old Man Warner supports the Lottery 

Back

True

Front

Define Meticulously 

Back

To do something carefully

Front

How does the drawing of the first round of The Lottery work? What's the order?

Back

The man of the household, a son who is at least sixteen, and then the wife

Front

What happens to the person who "wins" The Lottery?

Back

They are stoned to death

Front

Mrs. Hutchinson only started to speak up that the Lottery was unfair, when...

Back

the Lottery affected her family

Front

What is Old Man Warner's reason for keeping the lottery?

Back

The Lottery is a tradition, and it must be followed.

Front

What is theme?

Back

message about life that the author expresses

Front

On what date is the Lottery in this village held?

Back

June 27