The Lottery Ticket - Thompson
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of these statements about Ivan Dmitritch 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 its against his religion.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which BEST describes Ivan and Marsha'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 can't afford to eat.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which is NOT part of Ivan's fantasy?
He hunts 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.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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 nice to his wife because he thinks she will have money.
He does not care about money, he just want to finish reading the paper.
He appreciates her more than ever because her money can solve their problems.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the statements about Ivan is FALSE?
He thinks he is more attractive than his wife.
He dislikes his wife's family
He wants to go on a vacation alone
He thinks his wife will spend the money too quickly.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of these statements best expresses a theme in this text?
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of these statements about Marsha 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.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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