Why does the author purposely throw you off from what is going to happen?

So that you're more surprised at the end

How are we to know the answer to that?

The story states that the tradition has changed over time, and people really don't remember much but do it anyway. What point is the author trying to get across with this aspect?

That doing something just bc it's tradition is ridiculous

That things change and that's ok

That it's not ok that things change

That you can change a tradition and it's fine

What may be the main theme of "The Lottery"

Evil can be cloaked, or hidden, in something that seems to be good.

Lotteries are always in the best interests of everyone involved

Sticks and stone may break my bones, but lotteries will never hurt me

Traditional villages consider females to have more authority.

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 helps ensure a good harvest.

It provides money to support farmers.

It determines what crops should be planted.

The story states that the tradition has changed over time, and people really don't remember much but do it anyway. What point is the author trying to get across with this aspect?

That doing something just bc it's tradition is ridiculous

That things change and that's ok

That it's not ok that things change

That you can change a tradition and it's fine

What is ironic about the title "The Lottery"?

A lottery is usually a good thing; no one wants to win this lottery

The cash prize for this lottery is very small

Only men are able to win this lottery

Which of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in "The Lottery?"

The description of the bright sunny summer afternoon.

Children placing stones in their pockets and making piles of stones in the town square.

Mrs. Hutchinson’s late arrival

Mrs. Hutchinson frantically protesting Bill’s selection of the paper

What is the mood as the story begins

Dreary and ominous; there is a sense of fear and foreboding

Dry and factual like a newspaper article

Boring and nondescript; it is just an average day with an overcast sky

How does the mood CHANGE from the beginning of "The Lottery" to its conclusion?

The mood goes from bright and lighthearted to dark and disurbing

The mood changes from depressing and dark to uplifting and happy

The mood changes from silly to sad

Why does the author purposely throw you off from what is going to happen?

So that you're more surprised at the end

How are we to know the answer to that?

"Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her." What can you infer happens next?

She was freed because it wasn't fair

Which of the following describes a theme of the text?

Even if something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.

Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group’s survival.

Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.

Traditions help people understand the past.

PART A: What does Old Man Warner’s character represent in the text?

people’s desire to cling to traditions

How does the detail “And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles” contribute to the text

It stresses that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson’s son.

It emphasizes that the children no longer understand the violence of the lottery.

It shows that Davy doesn’t like his mother and wishes to hurt her.

It reveals that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.

The story ends with a famous line. What does the line "And then they were upon her" mean?

Everyone was participating in her murder.

Everyone was willing to help her escape.

Everyone was glad it wasn't themselves.

What is the purpose of the Lottery?

a human sacrifice for a good growing season for their crops

a fun way to spend an afternoon

Why is it ironic that Mrs. Dellacroix chose the largest stone?

She spoke to Tessie Hutchinson as if they were friends.

She was very vocal about the lottery being barbaric

She stated at the beginning that small stones where the best

Which of the following describes a theme of the text?

Even if something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.

Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group’s survival.

Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.

Traditions help people understand the past.

The Lottery

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CCSS

RL.8.2, RL.2.10, RL.8.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the setting of the story?

an inner urban city

small country town

New York, City

Avery, Texas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was represented by the black box?

family

death

tradition

murder

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the theme of the story?

Stone people to death to have a successful harvest.

Blindly following tradition can be dangerous.

Not everything is as it seems.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is "Mob Mentality" ?

a phenomenon in which people follow the actions and behaviors of their peers when in large groups.

A group of people

None of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does Shirley Jackson use description to help you believe the lottery is a good thing?

Shirley Jackson doesn't make "The Lottery" seem like a good thing.

Shirley Jackson describes Mr. Summers.

Shirley Jackson describes the kids collecting rocks and stones.

Shirley Jackson describes the weather as sunny. "The Lottery" takes place on a beautiful day.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do you know that the lottery has been going on for a long time? What evidence is there that shows this?

The box that the villagers use is over 100 years old and it is not the original box.

I honestly don't know?

The people seem old

SKIP QUESTION

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What type of tone does the title and beginning of story set?

Happy

Gloomy

Sad

Extatic

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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