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Understanding 'The Lottery' Themes
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
+11
Standards-aligned
Katherine Tassone
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main event that takes place in the short story "The Lottery"?
A town meeting to discuss community issues
A lottery drawing that results in a shocking outcome
A festival celebrating the harvest
A wedding ceremony
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the author of "The Lottery"?
Edgar Allan Poe
Shirley Jackson
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Ray Bradbury
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary theme of "The Lottery"?
The dangers of blindly following tradition
The importance of family
The power of love
The struggle for survival
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In "The Lottery," what is the significance of the black box?
It symbolizes wealth and prosperity
It represents tradition and the past
It is a symbol of hope and new beginnings
It signifies the end of the harvest season
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the community react to the outcome of the lottery?
They celebrate joyfully
They express sadness and regret
They accept it as a normal part of life
They protest against it
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the setting of "The Lottery"?
A futuristic city
A small rural village
A bustling metropolis
A deserted island
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character is ultimately chosen in the lottery?
Mr. Summers
Old Man Warner
Tessie Hutchinson
Bill Hutchinson
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