The Lottery

Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

• Shirley Jackson

• Edgar Allen Poe

• Marco Rubio

• Donald Trump

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What is Old Man Warner's reason for keeping the lottery?

• The tradition of the Lottery.

• The Box is special to him.

• His parents invented it.

• He wants to die.

At the end of the story, who wins the lottery?

• Buck

• Tessie

• Mr. Graves

• Mrs. Graves

What do you think Old Man Warner's saying 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon' mean? 

• The lottery is going to cause alot of death.

• The corn is coming soon

• He's just hungry

• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.

What is the theme of the story?

• Stone people to death to have a successful harvest.

• Blindly following tradition can be dangerous.

• Not everything is as it seems.

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What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?

• They are mostly light-hearted and friendly?

• They are all serious and sad.

• They are nervous and scared.

• They are completely quiet.

The rituals of the lottery...

• have become more casual over time.

• are the same as they have been for generations.

• have become stricter and more serious over time.

• have been entirely forgotten by the town.

Which of the following is a possible theme for the text?

• Even is something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.

• Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group's survival.

• Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.

• Traditions help people understand the past.

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What does Old Man Warner's character represent?

• He represents the value of overcoming hardships.

• He represents the importance of respecting one's elders.

• He represents the acceptance of change over time.

• He represents the fear of change and the desire to follow traditions without thinking.

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