Exploring the Dark Themes of 'The Lottery'

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

• Rainy and cold

• Clear and sunny

• Cloudy and windy

• Foggy and humid

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Where did the villagers gather for the lottery?

• In the church

• In the town hall

• In the square between the post office and the bank

• In the schoolyard

Who was the first to assemble for the lottery?

• The men

• The women

• The children

• The elders

What did Bobby Martin and the other boys collect?

• Sticks

• Stones

• Leaves

• Flowers

Who conducted the lottery?

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Martin

• Mr. Summers

What was used to draw the names in the lottery?

• Chips of wood

• Slips of paper

• Coins

• Marbles

What was the condition of the black box used in the lottery?

• Painted and decorated

• Old and splintered

• Broken and unusable

• New and shiny

Who arrived late to the lottery?

• Mrs. Graves

• Mrs. Delacroix

• Mrs. Hutchinson

• Mrs. Dunbar

What was the reaction of the crowd when the slips of paper were opened?

• They spoke all at once

• They cheered

• They booed

• They were silent

What did the villagers use to finish the lottery?

• Ropes

• Stones

• Sticks

• Water