What do the men talk about as they gather for the lottery?

Planting and rain, tractors and taxes

What does Bobby Martin do before the lottery begins?

Ducks under his mother’s hand and runs to the pile of stones

Helps his father with the black box

How do the townspeople view the lottery box?

They see it as a traditional box and do not want to change it.

They see it as an old and useless item.

They want to replace it with a new one.

They are indifferent to its presence.

Who came forward to hold the box steady on the stool?

Mr. Martin and his oldest son, Baxter

What happened to the original paraphernalia for the lottery?

It was replaced with new items.

What did Mr. Summers frequently suggest to the villagers?

To move the lottery to a different day

What was the condition of the black box over the years?

It remained in perfect condition.

Why does the town now use paper instead of wood chips?

Because the population had grown and paper fit more easily into the black box

Because wood chips were too expensive

Because wood chips were too heavy

Because paper was more traditional

How have the rituals of the lottery changed over time?

The official no longer walks among the people.

The official now walks among the people.

The official now uses a different box.

The official now wears a different uniform.

How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson’s lateness?

They separate good-humoredly to let her through.

What does Mr. Summers say when Mrs. Hutchinson arrives?

Thought we were going to have to get on without you, Tessie.

Why are you late, Mrs. Hutchinson?

Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating in the lottery this year?

Because her son is not yet sixteen

Because she was chosen randomly

What does Mr. Summers do before starting the lottery?

He clears his throat and looks at the list

What are the people instructed to do with the paper they draw from the box?

Keep it folded in their hand without looking at it

Show it to everyone immediately

What does Mr. Adams do after his name is called?

He reaches into the black box and takes out a folded paper

What does Mrs. Delacroix say to Mrs. Graves about the lotteries?

"Seems like there's no time at all between lotteries any more."

What does Old Man Warner think about the idea of giving up the lottery?

He thinks it is a foolish idea.

What does Old Man Warner say would happen if the lottery was given up?

People would go back to living in caves.

People would start eating more meat.

What saying does Old Man Warner recall about the lottery?

"Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon."

"Lottery in June, rain be heavy soon."

"Lottery in June, harvest be heavy soon."

"Lottery in June, sun be heavy soon."

Why is Mrs. Hutchinson upset?

She thinks the drawing was unfair.

She didn't get a slip of paper.

She wanted to draw for her family.

What does Mrs. Delacroix call out to Tessie?

You didn't give him time enough.

What does Mr. Summers ask Bill Hutchinson at the end of the passage?

Do you have any other households in the Hutchinsons?

What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?

She is hit by a stone and surrounded by the villagers.

She escapes from the villagers.

She convinces the villagers to stop.

What is the overall message of the text?

The dangers of blindly following traditions.

The importance of fairness and justice.

The power of community support.

The Lottery Quiz

Quiz

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Journalism

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

CLARISA BOSSALLER

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51 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people live in the village?

200

300

400

500

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The description of the lottery in the first paragraph is meant to make the reader feel what?

Anxious

Excited

Calm

Confused

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the lottery begin in the village?

8 o'clock in the morning

9 o'clock in the morning

10 o'clock in the morning

11 o'clock in the morning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who had already stuffed his pockets full of stones?

Harry Jones

Dickie Delacroix

Bobby Martin

The teacher

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the children talk about before they broke into boisterous play?

The lottery

The classroom and the teacher

The weather

Their parents

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?

Excited

Nervous

Angry

Indifferent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who conducts the lottery and why?

Mr. Graves, because he is the postmaster

Mr. Summers, because he has the time and energy

Bobby Martin, because he is young and energetic

The women, because they are organized

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The Lottery Quiz

51 questions

How many people live in the village?

The description of the lottery in the first paragraph is meant to make the reader feel what?

What time did the lottery begin in the village?

Who had already stuffed his pockets full of stones?

What did the children talk about before they broke into boisterous play?

What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?

Who conducts the lottery and why?

What do the men talk about as they gather for the lottery?

What does Bobby Martin do before the lottery begins?

What does Mr. Summers carry to the square?

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