The Lottery 2023

“The Lottery” is told in the ______ tense, from a _______ point of view.

• past tense,

  first person

• present tense,

  third person

• past tense,

  third person

• present tense,

  first person

What is true about the lottery?

• It takes place annually, in late June.

• Most people want to change the black box used for the drawing.

• The children are the least willing to participate.

• Most of the townspeople want to end the tradition.

Why did the author most likely include the character of Old Man Warner?

• To demonstrate the power of a tradition like the lottery

• To show that the lottery is necessary for the village’s survival

• To establish a villain in the story

• To ridicule angry, older people

Which of the following words best describes the general mood of the villagers in attendance?

• sad

• jovial

• impatient

• horrified

Which of the following best explains why the villagers continue to hold the lottery?

• They’ve heard the terrible things that have happened to those who have stopped

• The federal government forces this tradition to continue indefinitely.

• They believe the ritual sacrifice will bring them good luck.

• None of the above