The Lottery 40 questions
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English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the story, the lottery is put in the same category as "the square dances, the teenage club, the Halloween program" and other "civic activities" (lines 38-40). Based on these ideas, how do you expect the winner of the lottery to feel?
bored
curious
fearful
happy
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the history of the lottery in the village?
It is a ritual unchanged since its beginnings.
It is a tradition as old as the village itself.
It is a recent plan to raise money for the village.
It is a tradition unique to this particular village.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?
dread and surprise
excitement and happiness
peace and anticipation
sadness and boredom
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, "Used to be a saying about 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.' First thing you know, we'd all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns" (lines 197-199). What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery from these lines?
It provides money to support farmers.
It tells farmers when to plant.
It determines what crops should be planted.
It helps ensure a good harvest.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does Mrs. Hutchinson say that the lottery drawing is unfair?
Her family is excluded from the drawing.
She arrives too late to draw a slip of paper.
She knows the result of the lottery is bad
She wants her friend to have another chance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What human trait does Shirley Jackson criticize in this story?
Arrogance
Conformity
Curiosity
Greed
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Profusely means
deeply
forcefully
plentifully
simply
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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