The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

What is the setting of the story?

• an urban city

• New York City

• Chester, PA

• a small village

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

• Bobby Martin

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Summers

Why was Mrs. Hutchinson late 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 day is the lottery held each year?

• December 24th

• February 9th

• June 27th

• October 15th

Who is the town's lottery official?

• Mr. Graves

• Mrs. Dunbar

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

Who draws for the household?

• The parents

• The oldest

• The mom

• The man of the house

When Old Man Warner hears that some villages are dropping the lottery he...

• feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.

• expresses strong disapproval.

• is so stunned that he leaves the village.

• agrees with the other villages and petitions to end the lottery.

What is the climax of the story?

• It is revealed that Tessie's slip has the black dot

• When the boys gather stones into a pile

• When Mr. Summers starts the Lottery

• Bill Hutchinson draws the slip of paper

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

• The lottery is going to cause a lot of death.

• The corn is coming soon.

• He's just hungry.

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

What is the resolution of the story?

• All of the villagers go back to work as if nothing happened

• Tessie says this is unfair

• Tessie is stoned to death

• Tessie picks the black dot