"The Lottery" - Comprehension Quiz

What is the setting of *The Lottery*?

• A small town in New England

• A large city in the Midwest

• A rural farming village

• A coastal fishing town

On what date does the lottery take place?

• July 4th

• June 27th

• December 31st

• August 15th

What is the weather like on the day of the lottery?

• Rainy and stormy

• Cold and overcast

• Clear and sunny

• Hot and humid

Who assembles first in the town square for the lottery?

• The town elders

• The women and children

• The men

• The children

What are the boys doing as the villagers gather?

• Playing with toys

• Whispering and gossiping

• Gathering stones

• Helping their parents

Who conducts the lottery each year?

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Summers

• Old Man Warner

• The mayor

What is used to hold the slips of paper for the lottery?

• A metal box

• A wooden stool

• A black box

• A leather pouch

What change had been made to the lottery over the years?

• The black box was replaced with a newer one

• Wooden chips were replaced with slips of paper

• The ceremony became a voluntary event

• People could opt out if they wanted

How do the villagers determine the winner of the lottery?

• The person who picks the black dot on a slip of paper

• The person who selects a red stone

• The person whose name is called by Mr. Summers

• The person who draws the longest stick

How do the villagers react when Tessie Hutchinson protests the lottery?

• They agree with her and refuse to continue

• They hesitate but go along with it

• They become angry with her

• They comfort her