Exploring Annotations in 'The Lottery'

What initial thoughts does the teacher have about the title 'The Lottery'?

• It implies a routine and mundane event.

• It evokes ideas of winning, excitement, and prizes.

• It suggests a sense of loss and sadness.

• It indicates a historical event.

Why does the teacher highlight the description of the clear and sunny day in the first paragraph?

• To describe the village's agricultural activities.

• To show the importance of weather in the story.

• To set the time of year as summer when people are happy and outside.

• To emphasize the beauty of the village.

What does the teacher find 'weird' about the villagers' concern with getting home for noon dinner?

• It suggests the lottery is not as important as their routine.

• It shows the villagers' love for food.

• It indicates the lottery is a long event.

• It highlights the villagers' punctuality.

Why does the teacher find the children's feeling of liberty 'uneasy'?

• Because they are not used to freedom.

• Because they are afraid of the lottery.

• Because they miss their school routine.

• Because they value freedom and liberty, so it should not feel uneasy.

What question does the teacher raise about Bobby Martin's pockets full of stones?

• What is Bobby's favorite game?

• What is Bobby going to do with the stones?

• Why is Bobby skipping rocks?

• Why is Bobby collecting flowers?

What does the teacher note about the men's behavior around the pile of stones?

• They are excited and laughing.

• They are standing close to the stones.

• They are away from the stones and their jokes are quiet.

• They are ignoring the stones completely.

What does the teacher find notable about the women's attire?

• They are dressed in work uniforms.

• They are wearing formal clothes.

• They are wearing colorful dresses.

• They are dressed in very plain clothes.

What contrast does the teacher highlight between Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves?

• Mr. Summers is jovial, while Mr. Graves' name reminds of death.

• Mr. Summers is strict, while Mr. Graves is lenient.

• Mr. Summers is young, while Mr. Graves is old.

• Mr. Summers is wealthy, while Mr. Graves is poor.

What does the black box symbolize according to the teacher?

• A new beginning.

• A symbol of hope.

• A symbol of wealth.

• Something bad or evil.

What theme does the teacher identify with the villagers' reluctance to replace the black box?

• The theme of innovation.

• The theme of tradition and resistance to change.

• The theme of community spirit.

• The theme of economic struggle.