The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

Front

What literary element is demonstrated when children gather stones at the beginning of 'The Lottery'?

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

What is the fate of the winner in 'The Lottery'?

Back

They get stoned by the rest of the village.

Front

Define 'ritual' in the context of 'The Lottery'.

Back

A ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

Front

What theme is illustrated by Tessie Hutchinson's desperate plea in 'The Lottery'?

Back

It is dangerous to blindly follow tradition.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'The Lottery'?

Back

The townspeople vs the woman who dies.

Front

What does the gathering of stones symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

Back

The preparation for violence and the tradition of the lottery.

Front

How does Shirley Jackson use irony in 'The Lottery'?

Back

The lottery is expected to be a positive event, but it leads to a brutal outcome.

Front

What role does tradition play in 'The Lottery'?

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Tradition is followed blindly, leading to tragic consequences.

Front

Identify a key theme in 'The Lottery'.

Back

The dangers of conformity and the loss of individuality.

Front

What is the significance of the black box in 'The Lottery'?

Back

It represents the tradition of the lottery and the villagers' reluctance to change.