"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

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

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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

On what date is the Lottery in this village held? Options: July 27, June 26, July 26, June 27

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June 27

Front

True/False: Old Man Warner supports the Lottery

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True

Front

What does the saying, "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon" mean? Why do the villagers have "The Lottery" each year?

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The Lottery is a sacrifice in order to control the overpopulation and the food shortage.

Front

Define Meticulously

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To do something carefully

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How does the drawing of the first round of The Lottery work? Options: Only kids between 12 - 18 participate, so it is the eldest child who draws first, The man of the household and then the wife, The woman of the household, a son who is at least sixteen, and then the husband, The man of the household, a son who is at least sixteen, and then the wife

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

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

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They are stoned to death.

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

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the Lottery affected her family

Front

What is theme?

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message about life that the author expresses