The Lottery - Review Flashcard

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What is the theme in 'The Lottery'?

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Don't follow traditions blindly.

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Who was in charge of calling the names for the lottery?

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Mr. Summers.

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What does it mean to reject something defiantly?

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To reject something in a bold and resistant manner.

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What does 'interminable' mean?

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Endless or seemingly without end.

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Why was Mrs. Hutchinson late to the lottery?

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She forgot what day it was.

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What is the significance of the lottery in the story?

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It represents the dangers of blindly following tradition.

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Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

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Shirley Jackson.

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What is the setting of 'The Lottery'?

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A small, seemingly normal village.

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What is the role of Mr. Graves in 'The Lottery'?

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He assists Mr. Summers in conducting the lottery.

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What does the black box symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

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Tradition and the villagers' reluctance to change.