"The Lottery" Review

"The Lottery" Review

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Lottery'?

Back

The main theme of 'The Lottery' is that it can be dangerous to blindly follow traditions and conform to society's expectations.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The black box symbolizes the tradition of the lottery and the villagers' reluctance to change or question it.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do the villagers feel about the lottery tradition?

Back

The villagers dislike the lottery tradition and prefer to ignore discussions about it when they can.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mood in the beginning of 'The Lottery'?

Back

The mood in paragraphs 1-2 is cheerful.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What evidence shows the villagers' nervousness during the lottery?

Back

The evidence that shows the villagers' nervousness is that 'By now, all through the crowd, there were men holding the small folded papers in their large hand, turning them over and over nervously.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'mood' refer to in literature?

Back

Mood is defined as how the reader feels while reading the text.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the lottery tradition reveal about the villagers' values?

Back

The lottery tradition reveals that the villagers value tradition over individual conscience and morality.

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