HPA Test for The Lottery by Shirley Jackson 25-26v.1

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What does 'boisterous' mean?

Back

Noisy, energetic, or wild.

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Why are Nancy and Bill Jr. happy when they open their slips of paper?

Back

They have not been chosen for the lottery.

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What does 'reprimand' mean?

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To express disapproval or disappointment.

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How is the title of 'The Lottery' ironic?

Back

The word lottery usually means something happy, but in this story it represents something bad.

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On what day does the lottery take place?

Back

June 27.

Front

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

Back

The dangers of blindly following tradition.

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

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

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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 mood at the beginning of 'The Lottery'?

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Light-hearted and festive.

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What does the lottery represent in the story?

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A ritual that leads to violence and the loss of humanity.