The Lottery

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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What is the irony of the story?

• The children collect rocks in the beginning of the story.

• People tend to associate the black box to death but, no body died.

• Life is not fair

• Being the "winner" of the lottery is not a good thing

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What is the theme of the lottery?

• People should question the reason that traditions exist and they should not be afraid to challenge them

• People should always follow tradition

• People should love themselves

• Life is not fair

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Black is a symbol representing evil or death. Sunlight is a symbol representing joy and happiness. How are symbolic meanings used in this story?

• The sunny day suggests that a happy event is about to take place.

• The black box suggest that people are about to be joyful and happy

• What starts out as a bright and peaceful summer day later unfolds into a twisted stoning event.

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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"). Based on these ideas, how do you expect the winner of the lottery to feel?

• bored

• curious

• fearful

• happy

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

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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". 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.

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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.

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 things change and that's ok
• That it's not ok that things change
• That you can change a tradition and it's fine
• That doing something just bc it's tradition is ridiculous

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How does the mood change throughout the story?

• The author begins with calmness and tranquility, but she ultimately shifts the reader to shock and confusion.

• The author begins with shock and horror, and then she shifts to calmness and peacefulness.

• The author begins with mourning and sadness, and then she shifts to happiness and joy.

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