The Lottery

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 nervous and scared.

• They are completely quiet.

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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 a part of a tradition.

• They are disinterested in the box.

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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 bu the town.

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

• suspiciously

• rudely

• angrily

• pleasantly

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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 her family will volunteer.

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After the lottery begins, the townspeople become…

• more excited.

• more nervous.

• more energetic.

• more relaxed.

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Why does the town have a lottery?

• It is a tradition that is thought to bring them a good harvest.

• Both the young and old support the lottery.

• They like to remember their town's history.

• They genuinely enjoy the lottery.

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Why is Mrs. Hutchinson upset?

• Mr. Summers tricked her husband.

• She wasn't chosen for the lottery.

• Her husband was chosen for the lottery.

• Mr. Summers chose her husband for the lottery.

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Mrs. Hutchinson tries to convince the townspeople that…

• the lottery should be stopped.

• her husband wasn't given a fair chance.

• her husband shouldn't be participating.

• her husband took the wrong piece of paper.

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Why are the children happy?

• They have won the lottery.

• Their family has been chosen for the lottery.

• This the town's final lottery.

• They have not been chosen for the lottery.

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