The lottery

What may be the main theme of "The Lottery"

• Evil can be cloaked, or hidden, in something that seems to be good. 

• Lotteries are always in the best interests of everyone involved

• Sticks and stone may break my bones, but lotteries will never hurt me

  
  

• Traditional villages consider females to have more authority.

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What is symbolized by the black dot?

• Tradition

• Death

• Faith

• Mankind

On what day does the lottery take place?

• January 25

• July 27

• September 4

• June 27

When is the lottery conducted?

• every year

• once a week

• every two weeks

• Every time there is a full moon

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."
The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story. 
This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader?

• Setting

• Rising action

• Theme

• Characterization

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?

• The clothing worn to the lottery

• The chant that used to be sung during the lottery

• The equipment needed for the lottery

• The papers that are stored in the black box.