The Lottery

In the beginning of the story, what is the overall mood?

• Sad, gloomy

• Angry, frustrated

• Jovial, upbeat

• dark, depressing

The lottery is put in the same category as "the square dance, the teenage club, the Halloween program" and other "civic activities." Based on this, how should the winner of the lottery feel?

• Fearful, Angry

• Bored, Lonely

• Excited, Happy

• Curious

How does the detail "and someone gave little Davey Hutchinson a few pebbles" contribute to the text?

• It shows that Davey is pure evil.

• it shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even children.

• It shows that he loves his mother.

• It shows that he wants to help his mother.

When is the lottery conducted?

• Every 2 weeks

• Every year

• Any given Sunday

• When there is a full moon

What is the setting of the story?

• An urban city center

• A small country town

• A modest suburban neighborhood

• A large courthouse

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.

Traditionally, who draws for the household during the lottery?

• The household's eldest son.

• The oldest member of the household.

• The mother of the household.

• The man of the household.

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

• Old Man Warner

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Bill Hutchinson

• Bobby Martin

What happens to the winner of the lottery?

• They are stoned to death.

• They are banished from the community.

• They are put in the stockade.

• They win a significant amount of money.

True or false: Little Davy Hutchinson was not given pebbles to throw at his mom.

• True

• False