"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

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What is the main setting of 'The Lottery'?

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A small village in the United States.

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What is the significance of June 27 in 'The Lottery'?

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It is the day the lottery takes place.

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What literary device is used when the children gather stones?

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Foreshadowing.

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Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

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Shirley Jackson.

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What does the lottery symbolize in the story?

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Blind tradition and the potential for violence in society.

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What is the outcome for the 'winner' of the lottery?

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The winner, Tessie Hutchinson, is stoned to death by the villagers.

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What does Tessie Hutchinson's character represent?

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The randomness of victimization and the dangers of conformity.

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What is the theme of 'The Lottery'?

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Evil can be cloaked, or hidden, in something that seems to be good.

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What replaced the chips of wood in the lottery?

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Slips of paper.

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How do the villagers react to the lottery?

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They participate without questioning its morality.