The Lottery Anticipation

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 is the climax of the story?

• When the boys gather stones into a pile

• It is revealed that Tessie's slip has the black dot

• When Mr. Summers starts the Lottery

• Bill Hutchinson draws the slip of paper

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 resolution of the story?

• Tessie says this is unfair

• Tessie is stoned to death

• All of the villagers go back to work as if nothing happened

• Tessie picks the black dot

What is the procedure after Bill reveals that his family is selected to draw in the lottery?

• The village people will vote for their favorite Hutchinson family members

• The Hutchinson family will draw straws to see who takes the prize

• The youngest Hutchinson will claim

• Slips will be put in the box for each member of the Hutchinson family.

What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?

• dread and surprise

• excitement and happiness

• peace and anticipation

• sadness and boredom

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, “Used to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.' First thing you know, we'd all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns” (lines 197–199). What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery from these lines?

• It provides money to support farmers.

• It tells farmers when to plant.

• It determines what crops should be planted.

• It helps ensure a good harvest.

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson say that the lottery drawing is unfair?

• Her family is excluded from the drawing.

• She arrives too late to draw a slip of paper.

• She knows the result of the lottery is bad.

• She wants her friend to have another chance.

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.

What is the primary setting of 'The Lottery'?

• A small village

• A bustling city

• A remote island

• A suburban neighborhood