The Lottery Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'lottery' in the context of the story 'The Lottery'?

• A game of chance

• A ritual sacrifice

• A community gathering

• A celebration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which word best describes the mood at the beginning of 'The Lottery'?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Calm

• Excited

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Lottery', what does the black box symbolize?

• Tradition

• Wealth

• Luck

• Power

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the primary theme of 'The Lottery'?

• The danger of blindly following tradition

• The joy of winning

• The importance of community

• The randomness of life

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'The Lottery'?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the setting of 'The Lottery'?

• A small village

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

• A mountain town

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

• Shirley Jackson

• Stephen King

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Mark Twain

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the climax of the story 'The Lottery'?

• The drawing of the slips

• The gathering of the villagers

• The arrival of Mr. Summers

• The stoning of Tessie

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which character in 'The Lottery' questions the tradition?

• Old Man Warner

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Mr. Summers

• Bill Hutchinson

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the lottery winner receive in 'The Lottery'?

• A cash prize

• A new house

• A year of good luck

• A death sentence

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CCSS.L.8.5A