The Lottery Review

“The Lottery” is told in the ____________ tense, from a(n) ____________ point of view.

• present; third person

• present; first person

• past; first person

• past; third person

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CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following statements about the lottery is true?

• It takes place annually, in late June.

• Most of the townspeople want to end the tradition.

• The children are the least willing to participate.

• Most people want to change the black box used for the drawing.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Why did the author MOST LIKELY include the character of Old Man Warner?

• To demonstrate the power of a tradition like the lottery

• To ridicule (make fun of) angry, older people

• To show that the lottery is necessary for the village’s survival

• To establish a villain in the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following BEST explains why Tessie is unhappy with the first drawing?

• She was not on time.

• She believes her husband was rushed.

• She knows Mr. Summers dislikes the Hutchinsons.

• She was not allowed to draw.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following words BEST describes the general mood of the villagers in attendance?

• Jovial, happy

• Sad, angry

• Impatient, reluctant

• Horrified, upset

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CCSS.L.7.5D

Which of the following BEST explains why the villagers continue to hold the lottery?

• They believe the ritual sacrifice will bring them a positive outcome.

• The federal government forces this tradition to continue indefinitely.

• They’ve heard the terrible things that have happened to those who have stopped.

• None of these choices are correct

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

Match the character with their appropriate description:

The oldest living participant in the annual tradition.

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Clyde Dunbar

• Bill Hutchinson

Match the character with their appropriate description:

The person conducting the ceremony.

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Clyde Dunbar

• Bill Hutchinson

Match the character with their appropriate description:

Not in attendance at this year's lottery because of a broken leg.

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Clyde Dunbar

• Bill Hutchinson

Match the character with their appropriate description:

Father of three and husband to Tessie.

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Clyde Dunbar

• Bill Hutchinson

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CCSS.RL.7.1