The Lottery - Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'boisterous' most nearly mean in the story?

• Quiet and reserved

• Loud and energetic

• Sad and lonely

• Tired and slow

What does the word 'perfunctory' mean in the context of the lottery rituals?

• Deeply emotional

• Repeated with enthusiasm

• Done with minimal effort or reflection

• Completely new and exciting

What does the word 'ritual' suggest about the lottery?

• A spontaneous event

• A regular, formal ceremony

• An act of rebellion

• A personal hobby

What does 'scold' mean in the description of Mr. Summers' wife?

• A kind and gentle woman

• A woman who nags or criticizes frequently

• A very quiet person

• Someone with magical powers

What does 'reprimands' mean in the line: 'talk was still of the classroom and the teacher, of books and reprimands'?

• Rewards or praise

• Punishments or corrections

• Jokes or fun stories

• Games or breaks

What does 'interminably' mean in 'he seemed very proper and important as he talked interminably to Mr. Graves and the Martins'?

• For a very long time, seemingly without end

• Only for a moment

• Angrily or rudely

• In a rushed or panicked way

In the story, what does 'tradition' mean?

• A brand-new idea

• An unpopular rule

• A custom passed down over time

• A law from the government

What is the best definition of 'lottery' in the context of this story?

• A chance to win money

• A random selection for a public sacrifice

• A school competition

• A type of performance