The Lottery

What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?

• She is killed by the townspeople with stones.

• She is tricked into picking the paper with the black mark.

• She is banished from the town and never able to return.

• She is punished by the townspeople for a crime she committed.

What does the detail, "And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles," at the end of the text show?

• It shows that the children no longer understand the violcnece of the lottery.

• It shows that Davy doesn't like his mother and wishes to hurt her.

• It shows that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.

• It shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's young son.

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.

What do the townspeople think of the lottery box?

• They are afraid of it.

• They all want to get rid of it.

• They see it as part of a tradition.

• They are disinterested in the box.

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.

How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson's lateness?

• suspiciously

• rudely

• angrily

• pleasantly

After the lottery begins, the townspeople become...

• more excited.

• more nervous.

• more energetic.

• more relaxed.

Why does the town have a lottery?

• It is a tradition that they believe will bring them a good harvest.

• Both the young and old support the lottery.

• They like to remember their town's history.

• They enjoy the lottery.

Mrs. Hutchinson tries to convince the townspeople that...

• the lottery should be stopped.

• her husband wasn't given a fair chance.

• her husband shouldn't be participating.

• her husband took the wrong piece of paper.

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.