The Lottery Quiz

What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th in "The Lottery"?

• It was raining and gloomy.

• It was clear and sunny with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day.

• It was snowy and the village was quiet.

• It was a typical autumn morning with leaves falling.

How long did the lottery take in the village described in "The Lottery"?

• Less than two hours

• The whole day

• Two days

• More than three hours

Who gathered first for the lottery in "The Lottery"?

• The women of the village

• The men of the village

• The children

• The village elders

What did Bobby Martin do before the lottery in "The Lottery"?

• He helped his father with the black box.

• He stuffed his pockets full of stones.

• He ran away to avoid the lottery.

• He organized the other children.

Who is Mr. Summers in "The Lottery"?

• The postmaster

• The school teacher

• The man who conducted the lottery

• The oldest man in town

What was the black box in "The Lottery" made from?

• New pieces of wood

• Pieces of the original box that had preceded it

• Stone

• Metal

What was used before paper slips were introduced in the lottery?

• Wood chips

• Stones

• Coins

• Leaves

What did Mrs. Hutchinson do when she realized she was late for the lottery?

• She hurriedly put on her sweater

• She washed the dishes

• She craned her neck to find her family

• She laughed with Mr. Summers

What was Mr. Summers' attitude towards the lottery?

• He was excited

• He was indifferent

• He was sober

• He was anxious

Who had to draw for Clyde Dunbar in the lottery?

• His wife

• His son

• Mr. Summers

• Old Man Warner