"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

What is the setting of the story?

• an inner urban city

• small country town

• New York, City

• Avery, Texas

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.

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.

What color is the box ?

• black

• white

• grey

• red

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Who was running late for the lottery ?

• Mr. Graves

• Mrs. Hutchnson

• Mr. Summers

• Bobby Martin

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.

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Who draws for the household?

• The oldest

• The parents

• The mom

• The man of the household

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When Old Man Warner hears that some places have dropped the lottery, he..

• feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.

• expresses strong disapproval.

• is so stunned that he leaves the village.

What do you think Old Man Warner's saying 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon' mean?

• The lottery is going to cause alot of death.

• The corn is coming soon

• He's just hungry

• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.

Which of the following statements about the lottery is true?

• It takes place annually, in late June.

• Most of the townspeople want to end the tradition.

• The children are the least willing to participate.

• Most people want to change the black box used for the drawing.