The Lottery Test Review

On what day does the lottery take place each year?

• July 18th

• June 27th

• June 8th

• August 19th

What is the setting of the story?

• An urban city center

• A small country town

• A modest suburban neighborhood

• A large courthouse

What is the color of the box used for the lottery?

• black
• grey
• brown

• white

Who is the official of the lottery in this town?

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

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

• They are mostly light-hearted and friendly.

• They are serious and sad.

• They are nervous and scared.

• They are completely quiet.

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.

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

• suspiciously

• rudely

• angrily

• pleasantly

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.

Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating in the lottery?

• It's her turn to participate.

• None of the men in her family are able to.

• She is being punished by the town.

• No one in her family will volunteer.

After the lottery begins, the townspeople become...

• more excited.

• more nervous.

• more energetic.

• more relaxed.