The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

What is symbolized by the black dot?

• Tradition
• Death 
• Faith 
• Mankind

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

On what day does the lottery take place?

• January 25
• July 27
• September 4
• June 27

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CCSS.RI.8.1

When is the lottery conducted?

• Every 2 weeks
• Every year
• Once a week
• Every time there is a full moon

Who "wins" the lottery?

• Clyde Dunbar
• Joe Summers
• Tessie Hutchinson
• Bill Hutchinson

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."
The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story. 
This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader?

• Setting
• Rising action
• Theme
• Characterization

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CCSS.RL.7.3

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?

• The clothing worn to the lottery
• The chant that used to be sung during the lottery
• The equipment needed for the lottery
• The papers that are stored in the black box.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?

• They are mostly light-hearted and friendly.

• They are all serious and sad.

• They are scared.

• They are completely quiet and nervous.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

How do the townspeople view the lottery box?

• They are afraid of it.

• They all want to get rid of it.

• They see it as part of a tradition.

• They are disinterested in the box.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

The rituals of the lottery...

• have become more casual over time.

• are the same as they have been for generations.

• have become stricter and more serious over time.

• have been entirely forgotten by the town.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson’s lateness?

suspiciously

rudely

angrily

pleasantly

• suspicious

• rudely

• angrily

• pleasantly

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4