"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

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What is the main theme of 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson?

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

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On what day does the lottery take place?

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June 27

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Who is the 'winner' of the lottery?

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Tessie Hutchinson

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What does the term 'paraphernalia' refer to in 'The Lottery'?

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The equipment needed for the lottery.

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What did the slips of paper replace in the lottery?

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Chips of wood.

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

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It symbolizes tradition and the villagers' reluctance to change.

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How does the community react to the lottery?

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The community participates without questioning its morality, showing blind adherence to tradition.

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What role does Tessie Hutchinson play in the story?

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She becomes the scapegoat and the victim of the lottery.

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What does the lottery symbolize in the story?

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It symbolizes the dangers of blindly following tradition.

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How does Shirley Jackson create suspense in 'The Lottery'?

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Through the gradual revelation of the lottery's true purpose and the villagers' anxious behavior.