The Lottery Ticket

The Lottery Ticket

by Anton Chéjov

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about Ivan Dmitrich is TRUE at the start of the story?

• He encourages his wife to play the lottery more frequently

• He thinks that playing the lottery is a waste of time and money

• He plays the lottery quite often and it angers his wife

• He doesn't play the lottery because it is against his religion

Multiple Choice

Which best describes Ivan and Masha's financial position at the start of the text?

• They are struggling to survive

• They have everything that they need

• They are very wealthy

• They cannot afford to eat

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT part of Ivan's fantasy?

• He hunts for mushrooms and watches people fish

• He reads magazines and falls asleep on the couch

• His children play in the garden and dig in the sand

• He dances with his wife under the moonlight

Multiple Choice

Which best expresses how the lottery ticket affects Ivan's opinion of his wife?

• He becomes resentful of her and finds her unattractive

• He suddenly acts very nice to his wife because he thinks that she will have money

• He doesn't care about money; He just wants to finish reading the newspaper

• He appreciates her more than ever because her money can solve their problems

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about Ivan Dmitrich is FALSE?

• He thinks that he is more attractive than his wife

• He wants to go on a vacation alone

• He dislikes his wife's family

• He thinks his wife will spend the money too quickly

Multiple Choice

Which statement best expresses the theme in this story?

• If you don't play, you can't win

• Money doesn't buy happiness

• You need money to make money

• Always ask for more than you need

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about Masha Dmitrich is FALSE?

• She thinks bad things about her husband

• She knows her husband very well

• She would enjoy sharing her winnings with her husband

• She is in a worse position for having played the lottery

Multiple Choice

Which is the final conclusion of the story?

• Money gives people the potential to do great and noble things

• Just the thought of money can bring out the worst in people

• Nothing brings a couple closer together like planning a vacation

• It's fun and harmless to dream about winning a lot of money

Now, think a different ending...

 What would happen if Ivan and Masha won the lottery?

If Ivan and Masha won the lottery, they would forget their anger and enjoy together.