The Lottery Ticket - Thompson

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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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Which conclusion is best supported by the text?

• 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.

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Which word below BEST define the word "opaque"

• transparent

• clear

• blurred

• limpid

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Which statement best supports the relationship between Ivan and his wife was unpleasant?

• " I forgot to look at the newspaper today" his wife said to him.

• And for the first time in his life his mind dwelt on the fact his wife was elderly,,,, he might as well have got married again.

• "If we have won" he said - "Why it will be a new life."

• "Wait a little. We have plenty of time to be disappointed."

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