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

The Lottery - Vocabulary Quiz

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard

Jakob Solberg
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Quiet and reserved
Loud and energetic
Sad and lonely
Tired and slow
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'ritual' suggest about the lottery?
A spontaneous event
A regular, formal ceremony
An act of rebellion
A personal hobby
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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