"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

Describe the mood at the beginning of the story (first paragraph)

• It was chaotic with the villagers getting ready for an event
• It was mysterious with a gloomy, overcast morning, as the villagers were coming out of their houses
• It was calm, cheerful with a warm, sunny day and the flowers blooming in large amounts
• It was joyful, happy, with the villagers seeming to be excited for a celebration

Who is the official, the leader, of the village?

• Mr. Graves
• Mr. Summers
• Mr. Hutchinson
• Old Man Warner

On what date is the Lottery in this village held?

• July 27
• June 26
• July 26
• June 27

True/False: Old Man Warner supports the Lottery

• True
• False

As discussed in class, what does the saying, "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon" mean? In other words, why do the villagers have "The Lottery" each year?

• The Lottery will cause a lot of people to die
• The Lottery is meant for people to grow their own crops
• The Lottery happens every year to see who is responsible for growing the crops for everyone
• The Lottery is a sacrifice in order to control the overpopulation and the food shortage.

Define Meticulously

• To do something quickly
• To do something carefully
• To do something well
• To do something in a sneaky way

Select the correct response in how the drawing of the first round of The Lottery works

• Only kids between 12 - 18 participate, so it is the eldest child who draws first
• The man of the household and then the wife
• The woman of the household, a son who is at least sixteen, and then the husband
• The man of the household, a son who is at least sixteen, and then the wife

What happens to the person who "wins" The Lottery?

• They are told to leave the village
• They are stoned to death
• They are told to grow the village's crops
• They get to choose who leaves the village

Which of the following are possible themes of this story? There are TWO from this list.

• Most people only speak up for what is right, when it happens to them or someone they care about.

• Sometimes, it is necessary to make changes, no matter how long you've been doing the same thing.
• Stay away from unkind people.
• All traditions are important and should never be forgotten.

Mrs. Hutchinson only started to speak up that the Lottery was unfair, when...

• she arrived late to the village square
• the Lottery affected her family
• she found out she would have to grow the village's crops
• Mrs. Delacroix said to her, "Be a good sport..."