The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

What is the setting of the story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson?

• A modern urban city

• A small village with a green, richly blossomed square

• A large bustling metropolis

• A seaside town

When does the lottery in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" take place?

• June 27th

• July 4th

• December 25th

• October 31st

How long does the lottery event last in "The Lottery"?

• Less than two hours

• A full day

• Three days

• One week

Who is responsible for conducting the lottery in the story?

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Martin

• Mr. Warner

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What is the significance of the black box in "The Lottery"?

• It contains entries for a raffle

• It is used to store historical documents

• It holds the slips of paper for the lottery

• It is a symbol of prosperity

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What was used to substitute the chips of wood that had been discarded from the black box in "The Lottery"?

• Slips of paper

• Pieces of metal

• Strips of cloth

• Bits of plastic

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Where was the black box stored when it was not being used for the lottery?

• In Mr. Summers' house

• In Mr. Graves' barn

• Underfoot in the post office

• All of the above

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What role did Mr. Summers play in the village lottery?

• He repaired the black box

• He conducted the lottery

• He wrote the names on the slips of paper

• He stored the black box

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How did the villagers view Mr. Summers' handling of the lottery?

• They were indifferent

• They respected his formal and important demeanor

• They disliked his approach

• They found it humorous

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What was Mrs. Hutchinson's reaction upon arriving at the lottery gathering?

• She was excited

• She was indifferent

• She was apologetic for being late

• She was angry

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