Exploring The Themes of The Lottery (1969)

The video depicts a community gathering for a traditional lottery event. Participants draw lots, and tension builds as the process unfolds. The outcome reveals the lottery's impact on the community, highlighting themes of tradition and fairness.

What does Steve dislike eating?

• Burgers

• Salad

• TV dinners

• Pizza

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What was finished yesterday?

• The new roof

• The fence

• The garden

• The painting

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Who is appointed as the master of the lottery?

• Phil

• Joe

• Steve

• Harry

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Who is drawing for Clyde Dunbar this year?

• His daughter

• His brother

• His son

• His wife

What do the heads of families do first during the lottery?

• Look at the paper

• Fold the paper

• Draw a paper out of the box

• Read the names

What do people say about the lottery in Warren County?

• They are giving up the lottery

• They are increasing the prizes

• They are expanding the lottery

• They are changing the rules

What was the old saying about the lottery in June?

• Corn heavy soon

• Sun heavy soon

• Wind heavy soon

• Rain heavy soon

Who draws for the Hutchinson family?

• Bill Jr.

• Nancy

• Bill

• Tessie

How many kids does Bill Hutchinson have?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

Who ends up with the marked paper in the lottery?

• Nancy

• Bill Jr.

• Tessie

• Bill