Shirley Jackson Showdown
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main theme of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery'?
Tradition and its impact on society
The power of love and family
The struggle for personal freedom
The journey of self-discovery
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson?
Metaphor
Irony
Simile
Alliteration
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Lottery', what is the significance of the black box?
It symbolizes death and tradition
It represents hope and renewal
It signifies wealth and prosperity
It stands for love and unity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the setting of Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery'?
A small village on a summer day
A bustling city during winter
A deserted island in spring
A mountain town in autumn
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Shirley Jackson build suspense in 'The Lottery'?
By revealing the outcome at the beginning
By using detailed character descriptions
By withholding key information until the end
By focusing on the weather
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does Tessie Hutchinson play in 'The Lottery'?
She is the town's leader
She is the victim of the lottery
She is the lottery organizer
She is an outsider observing the event
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
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