The Lottery Quiz

In 'The Lottery,' at what point did you know what was going to happen?

• At the beginning of the story
• When the black box was mentioned
• When the children gathered stones
• When Tessie Hutchinson arrived late

What is the effect of the setting in 'The Lottery'?

• It creates a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere
• It foreshadows the violent ending
• It adds suspense to the story
• It symbolizes the tradition of the lottery

Which character in 'The Lottery' is singled out as the 'winner'?

• Mr. Summers
• Old Man Warner
• Tessie Hutchinson
• Bill Hutchinson

What is an example of irony in 'The Lottery'?

• The title of the story
• The description of the black box
• The use of stones as a symbol
• The character names

What is the possible allusion of the character name 'Delacroix' in 'The Lottery'?

• French artist Eugène Delacroix
• Italian composer Luigi Delacroix
• Greek philosopher Socrates Delacroix
• English poet William Delacroix

What is the motif in 'The Lottery'?

• The black box
• The stones
• The lottery tradition
• The village square

What is the theme of 'The Lottery'?

• The dangers of blindly following tradition
• The importance of community
• The inevitability of violence
• The power of superstition

What is an example of figurative language in 'The Lottery'?

• The description of the black box as 'battered'
• The use of stones as a symbol
• The mention of the post office and bank
• The description of the grass as 'richly green'

What is the author's attitude toward the lottery and the stoning in 'The Lottery'?

• Supportive and approving
• Neutral and objective
• Critical and disapproving
• Humorous and satirical

What does the black spot on the slip of paper symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

• Death
• Misfortune
• Guilt
• Fate