The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the setting of the story, and when does the lottery take place?

• Winter in a small village

• Summer in a large town

• Summer in a small village

• Fall in a suburban area

What are the children doing while waiting for the lottery to start?

• Playing quietly

• Engaging in boisterous play

• Reading books

• Helping the adults

Who is in charge of conducting the lottery?

• Mr. Martin

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Delacroix

What is the condition of the black box used in the lottery?

• Brand new

• Well-maintained

• Shabby and splintered

• Lost and replaced

What happens to the black box during the rest of the year when the lottery is not taking place?

• Locked up in a safe

• Displayed in the town square

• Stored in Mr. Graves's barn

• Passed around among the villagers

Who draws for Clyde Dunbar, and why?

• His wife, because he is injured

• His son, because he is busy

• His neighbor, because he is sick

• His daughter, because he is ill

How does Mrs. Hutchinson react when she realizes she forgot about the lottery?

• She panics and runs away.

• She laughs it off.

• She blames her husband.

• She demands to reschedule the lottery.

What is Old Man Warner's attitude towards the lottery?

• He enjoys it and looks forward to it.

• He opposes it and thinks it's foolish.

• He is indifferent and doesn't care.

• He believes it's necessary for the community.

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson claim the lottery is unfair?

• She didn't have enough time to prepare.

• She forgot about it.

• Her husband wasn't present.

• The drawing process was rushed.

Who ultimately draws the marked slip of paper?

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Bill Hutchinson

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Little Dave Hutchinson