The Lottery Quiz

What is the tone of the first paragraph in "The Lottery"?

• Joyful

• Anxious

• Suspenseful

• Melancholic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In which month and season does the story take place?

• June, summer

• December, winter

• April, spring

• October, fall

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

• To introduce the characters

• To describe the setting

• To build suspense

• To reveal the lottery's purpose

How do the townspeople react to the lottery in the first few paragraphs?

• They eagerly participate

• They protest and refuse to join

• They are indifferent and passive

• They are confused about the rules

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the significance of the black box mentioned in the story?

• It contains the lottery tickets

• It symbolizes tradition and ritual

• It's used to select the lottery winner

• It's where the town's records are kept

Who conducts the lottery in the town?

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Mr. Graves

• Mrs. Delacroix

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How do the townspeople feel about Mr. Summers, the man who conducts the lottery?

• They feel bad for him

• They are afraid of him

• They dislike him

• They don't mention their feelings about him

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson arrive late to the lottery drawing?

• She overslept

• She forgot what day it was

• She was busy with household chores

What is the ultimate outcome of the lottery for the selected individual?

• A cash prize

• Exile from the town

• A year of good luck

• Death by stoning

What is the main purpose of the opening paragraphs in "The Lottery"?

• To introduce the main characters

• To build a sense of normalcy before the shocking twist

• To provide historical context for the story

• To reveal the true identity of the lottery winner

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4