The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

What is symbolized by the black dot?

• Tradition

• Death

• Mankind

• Faith

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On what day does the lottery take place?

• September 4

• July 27

• January 1

• June 27

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.

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Who draws for the household?

• The oldest

• The man of the household

• The mom

• The parents

What color is the box?

• Black

• Gold

• Bronze

• White

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.

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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 took the wrong piece of paper.

• her husband shouldn't be participating.

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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.

• They have won the lottery.

• This is the town's final lottery.

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

• 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.

• She is killed by the townspeople with stones.

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What is mob mentality?

• A group of people

• Someone who controls a criminal group

• Two large groups come together as one

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