Exploring Themes and Symbolism in 'The Lottery'

What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th?

• Foggy and humid

• Rainy and cold

• Clear and sunny

• Cloudy and windy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why did the children gather first in the square?

• They were called by their parents

• They were helping with the preparations

• School was recently over for the summer

• They were eager to play

Who conducted the lottery in the village?

• Mr. Graves

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Martin

• Mr. Summers

What was used to draw the slips of paper for the lottery?

• A basket

• A metal container

• A hat

• A black wooden box

What was the original paraphernalia for the lottery?

• Chips of wood

• Slips of paper

• Coins

• Stones

Who was the first person called to draw a slip of paper?

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Adams

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Graves

What did Old Man Warner think about giving up the lottery?

• He thought it was foolish

• He supported it

• He was indifferent

• He was unsure

Who ended up with the slip of paper with the black spot?

• Bill Hutchinson

• Mr. Summers

• Nancy Hutchinson

• Tessie Hutchinson

What did the villagers use to stone Tessie Hutchinson?

• Stones

• Slips of paper

• Sticks

• Hands

What was Tessie Hutchinson's reaction to the final selection?

• She accepted it calmly

• She tried to run away

• She laughed

• She claimed it was unfair