Shirley Jackson and 'The Lottery'

Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

• George Orwell

• Shirley Jackson

• Raphicharo Brown

• Koos

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When was 'The Lottery' first published?

• 1916

• 1948

• 1965

• 1984

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What is the genre of 'The Lottery'?

• Horror

• Mystery

• Romance

• Science Fiction

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What is the meaning of the word 'boisterous'?

• Quiet

• Energetic

• Sad

• Serious

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What is an allegory?

• A noisy and energetic person

• A story that uses symbols to convey a hidden meaning

• A contest in which winners are selected by drawing lots

• A nice way of saying something terrible

What does it mean to turn a 'blind eye' to something?

• To pretend not to notice something bad

• To scold or find fault with someone

• To act routinely with little interest or care

• To say one thing but mean another

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What does the word 'bucolic' mean?

• Pertaining to the countryside

• Contradictory statement that is actually true

• Equipment associated with a particular activity

• Cheerful and friendly

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What is a euphemism?

• A noisy and energetic person

• A story that uses symbols to convey a hidden meaning

• A nice way of saying something terrible

• Acting routinely with little interest or care

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What does 'incongruity' mean?

• Not fitting

• Abundantly; generously

• Contradictory statement that is actually true

• Nice way of saying something terrible

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What is irony?

• To pretend not to notice something bad

• Saying one thing but meaning another

• Acting routinely with little interest or care

• Cheerful and friendly

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