Lottery Reading Questions

What type of logical fallacy is evident here?

• Slippery Slope

• Straw Man

• Begging the question

• Ad populum

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main reason Mr. Summers suggests using slips of paper instead of wood chips for the lottery?

• The slips of paper are easier to store.

• The black box is too small for wood chips.

• The village population has grown.

• Wood chips are too expensive.

What is the author's attitude towards the lottery and the stoning in the story?

• The author supports the lottery as a necessary tradition.

• The author is indifferent to the lottery and its outcomes.

• The author criticizes the lottery and the stoning as outdated and cruel practices.

• The author believes the lottery is an exciting event for the villagers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Who conducts the lottery in the village?

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Graves

• Old Man Warner

• Bill Hutchinson

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main purpose of the lottery in the village?

• To bring the community together

• To ensure a good harvest

• To select a new village leader

• To celebrate the beginning of summer

What is Shirley Jackson's likely attitude toward the lottery and the stoning ritual?

• She supports the tradition as a necessary part of village life.

• She is neutral and simply describing the event as it happens.

• She is critical of the tradition and views it as outdated and cruel.

• She is nostalgic for the old ways and believes they should be preserved.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What item does Mr. Summers use to conduct the lottery?

• A black wooden box

• A silver urn

• A large metal drum

• A wicker basket

What is the main event described in the passage?

• A village lottery where a winner is chosen for a prize

• A village gathering for a summer festival

• A traditional lottery that results in a stoning

• A town meeting to discuss civic activities

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2