The Lottery Comprehension Questions

The story takes place on what date?

• June 1st

• July 4th

• June 27th

• August 15th

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

• Stormy and overcast

• Clear and sunny

• Foggy and cool

• Hot and humid

In what kind of community does the story take place?

• A large, bustling city

• A small, isolated village

• A suburban neighborhood

• A coastal town

What is the purpose of the lottery, according to Old Man Warner?

• To ensure a good harvest

• To control the population

• To bring the community together

• To appease ancient gods

Who conducts the lottery?

• The mayor

• The oldest man in the village

• Mr. Summers

• The schoolteacher

What is the black box?

• A container for the names of eligible participants

• A collection box for community donations

• A punishment device from a previous lottery

• A symbol of good luck

What is inside the black box?

• Money

• Slips of paper

• Stones

• Flowers

How do the children participate in the lottery at the beginning of the story?

• They draw names from a smaller box.

• They stand quietly with their families.

• They gather stones.

• They are exempt from the first round.

Which family initially draws the marked slip of paper?

• The Hutchinsons

• The Delacroixes

• The Summerses

• The Allens

Who draws for the Hutchinson family?

• Bill Hutchinson

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Little Davy Hutchinson

• Their oldest son