Why are Nancy and Bill Jr. happy when they open their slips of paper?

They have not been chosen for the lottery.

The family has been chosen for the lottery.

This is the town's final lottery.

What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?

She is killed by the townspeople with stones.

She is tricked into picking the paper with the black mark.

She is punished by the townspeople for a crime she committed.

She is banished from the town and never able to return.

What is mob mentality?

People that follow the actions and behaviors of their peers when in large groups

Someone who controls a criminal group

Two large groups come together as one

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..." In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?

The equipment needed for the lottery

The clothing worn to the lottery

The chant that used to be sung during the lottery

The papers that are stored in the black box

Paragraph two is mainly about...

The role of the children in the lottery

The children being out of school for the summer

Which of the following is a possible theme for the text?

Even if something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.

Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.

Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group's survival.

Traditions help people understand the past.

Which quote best supports the following theme: "It is dangerous to blindly follow tradition."

"Tessie Hutchinson held her hands out desperately as the villagers moved in on her. It isn't fair," she said.

"The crowd was quiet," a girl whispered, "I hope it's not Nancy."

"It's not the way it used to be, " Old Man Warner said clearly. "People ain't the way they used to be."

"Nancy and Bill, Jr., opened theirs at the same time, and both beamed and laughed, turning to the crowd and holding their slips of paper above their heads."

How is the title of the story ironic?

The word lottery usually means something happy, but in this story it represents something bad.

People gather for reunions not for lotteries.

People usually gather in a circle not around a square.

The lottery is when you win money.

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

The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.

The lottery is going to cause a lot of death.

What line does the author write to help develop the setting in the exposition?

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day."

"The lottery took two days and had to be started on June 26th."

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago."

"Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to pick it up with both hands."

Why did the author write, "...and someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles?"

It shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's young son.

It shows that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.

It shows that Davy doesn't like his mother and wishes to hurt her.

It shows that the children no longer understand the violence of the lottery.

In paragraph four, Mr. Summers set the black box on a three-legged stool. Why did the author write, "The villagers kept their distance, leaving a space between themselves and the stool?"

To show that they are actually scared of dying.

To give Mr. Summers room to get to the front of the box so he could draw the names out.

The other villagers would think that they were trying to peek at the slips of paper if they were too close.

They didn't want to knock it over and be accused of cheating.

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.7.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is symbolized by the black dot?

Tradition

Death

Mankind

Faith

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what day does the lottery take place?

September 4

July 27

January 1

June 27

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

They are all serious and sad.

They are scared.

They are mostly light-hearted and friendly.

They are completely quiet and nervous.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who draws for the household?

The oldest

The man of the household

The mom

The parents

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color is the box?

Black

Gold

Bronze

White

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the town have a lottery?

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

They like to remember their town's history.

They genuinely enjoy the lottery.

Both the young and the old support the lottery.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mrs. Hutchinson tries to convince the townspeople that....

the lottery should be stopped.

her husband wasn't given a fair chance.

her husband took the wrong piece of paper.

her husband shouldn't be participating.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.SL.7.3

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