The Lottery

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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What is the setting of the story?

• an inner urban city
• small country town
• New York, City
• Avery, Texas

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Who is the author of 'The Lottery"?

• Shirley Jackson
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Marco Rubio
• Donald Trump

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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.

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What can be seen on the slip of paper of the winner of the lottery?

• red x
• black spot
• red spot
• blank paper

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At the end of the story, who wins the lottery?

• Buck
• Tessie
• Mr. Graves
• Mrs. Graves

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How do they assemble when it's time to begin the lottery?

• Making a huge circle in the town square.
• Making two double lines.
• Coming together in family groups.
• Crowding first to try to be first to draw.

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What day is the lottery held each year?

• December 24th
• February 9th
• June 27th
• October 15th

Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?

• She forgot her son and had to pick him up.
• She started to leave town to protest the lottery.
• She forgot what day it was.
• She ran away, but was caught and returned.

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What stones are the most prized for use in the lottery?

• Hard, jagged ones.
• Smooth, round ones
• Pebbles.
• Heavy, flat ones.