The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

On what day does the lottery take place?

• January 25th

• February 25th

• March 26th

• June 27th

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full summer day. . ."

This excerpt from the short story is developing the _______ for the reader.

• Theme

• Setting

• Characterization

• Conflict

In the beginning of the short story, the children are gathering stones into a pile.

This is an example of what literary element?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Foreshadowing

Who is the town's lottery official?

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Mr. Summers

• Bobby Delacroix

Who usually participates/draws for the household in the lottery?

• The men of the household.

• The women of the household.

• The children of the household.

• The dog of the household.

When Old Man Warner hears that some places have dropped the lottery, he...

• feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.

• expresses strong disapproval.

• is so stunned that he leaves the village.

What can be seen on the slip of paper of the winner of the lottery?

• names

• red x

• blank paper

• black dot

What is symbolized by the black dot on the slip of paper?

• Tradition

• Faith

• Suffering

• Mankind

Who "won" the lottery?

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Clyde Dunbar

• Bill Hutchinson

• Mrs. Delacroix

What happens to the winner of The Lottery?

• They will an award

• They win money

• They get stoned by the rest of the village

• They get ignored by the rest of the village