The Lottery Final Quiz Review

The exposition states that the children are gathering stones into a pile. This is an example of what literary device?

• Pun

• Similie

• Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is symbolized by the black dot on the winning ticket?

• Tradition

• Death

• Faith

On what day does the lottery take place?

• January 25

• September 4

• June 27

When is the lottery conducted?

• Every 2 weeks

• Every year

• Once a week

Who "wins" the lottery?

• Clyde Dunbar

• Joe Summers

• Tessie Hutchinson

The slips of paper replaced ___________

• Chips of wood

• Stones

• Coal

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the overall type of conflict in "The Lottery?"

• 1. Characters vs. Self

• 1. Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story. 

This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader.

• Setting

• Rising Action

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

"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 clothing worn to the lottery

• 1. The chant that used to be sung during the lottery

• 1. The equipment needed for the lottery

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

When Mr. Summers suggests making a new box for the lottery, the villagers are against it because…

• 1. Wood is scarce

• 1. Mr. Summers is a lousy carpenter

• It will upset tradition