The Lottery Comprehension Questions

On what day does the lottery fall each year?

• June 27th

• June 21st

• July 27th

• Summer Solstice

Draw the scene that is set in paragraphs 1-2.

Why did Mr. Summers replace the original wood chips with slips of paper?

Who shows up late to the lottery? (2 answers)​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• Mrs. Hutchinson
• Mr. Summers
• Mr. Hutchinson
• Dave Hutchinson
• Mr. Graves
• Mrs. Delacroix
• Old Man Warner
• Shirley Jackson
• Dunbar

Who is the author of 'The Lottery"?
(a)  

• Shirley Jackson
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Marco Rubio
• Donald Trump

What can be seen on the slip of paper of the winner of the lottery?
(a)  

• black spot
• red x
• red spot
• blank paper

Who is the town's lottery official?

(a)  

• Mr. Summers
• Mr. Hutchinson
• Old Man Warner

What is Old Man Warner's reason for keeping the lottery?

• The tradition of the Lottery.

• The Box is special to him.

• His parents invented it.

• He wants to die.

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

• The lottery is going to cause alot of death.
• The corn is coming soon
• He's just hungry
• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.

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.