The Lottery Study Guide

Who is the town's Lottery official?

• Mr. Graves
• Mr. Summers
• Mr. Hutchinson
• Mr. Warner

What day is the Lottery always held?

• June 27
• July 27
• August 27
• September 27

How often is the Lottery held?

• once a month
• once a week
• once a year
• every 6 months

How many people are in the town?

• around 300
• around 500
• around 700
• around 900

What USED to be in the Black Box for the villagers to draw?

• wood chips
• paper
• notebooks
• newspaper

What is the "winning" paper marked with?

• a black X
• a black checkmark
• a black star
• a black dot

What are the boys doing before the Lottery begins?

• playing ball
• fighting
• collecting stones
• singing

Who is almost late to the Lottery?

• Mrs. Hutchinson
• Old Man Warner
• Mrs. Dunbar
• Mrs. Delacroix

Who draws out of the black box for each family?

• The oldest son
• The oldest daughter
• The woman head of household
• The man head of household

How does Old Man Warner react when he hears that some towns are giving up the Lottery?

• he says they are fools
• he thinks it's a good idea
• he is happy about it
• it makes him sad