The Lottery

In the story, the lottery is put in the same category as “the square dances, the teenage club, the Halloween program” and other “civic activities” (lines 38–40). Based on these ideas, how do you expect the winner of the lottery to feel?

• bored

• curious

• fearful

• happy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement best describes the history of the lottery in the village?

• It is a ritual unchanged since its beginnings.

• It is a tradition as old as the village itself.

• It is a recent plan to raise money for the village.

• It is a tradition unique to this particular village.

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson say that the lottery drawing is unfair?

• Her family is excluded from the drawing.

• She arrives too late to draw a slip of paper.

• She knows the result of the lottery is bad.

• She wants her friend to have another chance

Who wins the lottery?

• Mr. Graves
• Little Dave Hutchinson
• Tessie Hutchinson
• Mr. Zanini

What human trait does Shirley Jackson criticize in this story?

• arrogance

• conformity

• curiosity

• greed

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in "The Lottery?"

• Children placing stones in their pockets and making piles of stones in the town square.
• Mrs. Hutchinson’s late arrival
• The description of the bright sunny summer afternoon.
• Mrs. Hutchinson frantically protesting Bill’s selection of the paper

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does Old Man Warner express disapproval about dropping the lottery?

• He wants to see how long he can last

• He believes tradition should stay as it is

• He wants to make a lot of money

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What are the boys doing in the square at the beginning of the story?

• Collecting stones and Rocks
• Playing Hopscotch 
• Singing Katy Perry
• All Of the Above

What happens to the winner of the lottery?

• They are stoned to death.

• They are banished from the community.

• They are put in the stockade.

"The villagers kept their distance, leaving a space between themselves and the stool, and when Mr. Summers said, “Some of you fellows want to give me a hand?” there was a hesitation before two men, Mr. Martin and his oldest son, Baxter, came forward to hold the box steady on the stool while Mr. Summers stirred up the papers inside it." This passage best reveals what about the villagers?

• The villagers are eager to get the lottery over with

• Mr. Martin and his son love helping out

• The villagers are apprehensive of the box

• Mr. Summers needs help

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2