ELA 3-03: Short Stories Review

Why does Myra Sayla become the focus of attention in Miss Darling's class?

• She wins a class competition.

• She starts wearing fashionable clothes.

• She becomes ill and receives sympathy from the class.

• She moves to a new city.

How does Helen first begin to interact with Myra?

• They are assigned to work on a project together.

• Helen feels sorry for her and offers her a gift.

• Helen is forced to sit next to her in class.

• Helen sees Myra crying and decides to comfort her.

How does Myra's younger brother, Jimmy, affect her experience at school?

• He is very popular, and Myra tries to emulate him.

• He is mischievous, which makes other students tease her.

• He is sickly, and Myra must care for him at school.

• He doesn't go to school, so Myra is often alone.

How would you describe Helen’s feelings toward Myra throughout the story?

• Helen is indifferent to Myra and avoids her.

• Helen befriends Myra out of pity, but later feels conflicted.

• Helen admires Myra and wants to be her friend.

• Helen sees Myra as competition and is jealous of her.

Which theme is best highlighted by Helen’s interactions with Myra?

• The power of friendship to overcome adversity.

• The impact of illness on social dynamics.

• The complexities of compassion and guilt.

• The joy of belonging and acceptance.

What is the primary internal conflict that Helen faces in the story?

• Whether to invite Myra to her birthday party.

• Whether to befriend Myra or maintain her social status.

• Whether to tell Miss Darling about Myra's illness.

• Whether to apologize to Myra for ignoring her in class.

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

• To select a village leader.

• To ensure a good harvest.

• To punish criminals.

• To distribute wealth among villagers.

What happens to the person who "wins" the lottery?

• They receive a large sum of money.

• They are honored by the village.

• They are stoned to death by the villagers.

• They become the next lottery organizer.

How is Tessie Hutchinson's attitude toward the lottery different from the other villagers'?

• She is excited to participate.

• She forgets about the lottery and arrives late.

• She protests the fairness of the lottery only after she is selected.

• She volunteers to take her husband's place in the lottery.

Which character is most in favor of maintaining the lottery tradition?

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Adams

• Mrs. Delacroix