"The Lottery," and "New Carolina City"

1. Theme of Tradition:

   • Which work portrays a tradition that involves an annual lottery with a shocking outcome?

• • A) “The Lottery”

• • B) “New Carolina City”

• • C) Both

• • D) Neither

1. Juxtaposition of Appearance and Reality:

   • In which work do appearances hide deeper complexities and imperfections?

• • A) “The Lottery”

• • B) “New Carolina City”

• • C) Both

• • D) Neither

1. Critique of Conformity:

   • Which theme is present in both “The Lottery” and “New Carolina City”?

• • A) The dangers of blind obedience

• • B) The celebration of individuality

• • C) The pursuit of happiness

• • D) The rejection of societal norms

What do the women in New Carolina City wear?

• Bluebell skirts

• Gingham dresses

• Porcelain doll fingers

• Blue suits

What instrument does the old timer play under the sycamore tree?

• Guitar

• Banjo

• Violin

• Harmonica

What is the atmosphere like in the park during the first night of fall?

• Chaotic and noisy

• Serene and filled with gentle hum of conversations

• Silent and empty

• Busy and crowded

What does the air smell like in the park?

• Fresh wax

• Blueberry pancakes

• Pine and earth

• Maple

What do the children do in New Carolina City?

• Sit quietly

• Run and are always out of breath

• Play musical instruments

• Read books

1. Exploration of Human Nature:

   • Which work delves into the darker aspects of human nature through its characters' actions?

• • A) “The Lottery”

• • B) “New Carolina City”

• • C) Both

• • D) Neither

1. Symbolism of Objects:

   • In which work does an object symbolize the oppressive nature of societal expectations?

• • A) “The Lottery”

• • B) “New Carolina City”

• • C) Both

• • D) Neither