Exploring The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

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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Why did the villagers feel sorry for Mr. Summers?

• He was poor and unemployed

• He had recently lost his job

• He was very old and sick

• He had no children and a complaining wife

What was the original material used for the lottery slips?

• Pieces of cloth

• Small pieces of wood

• Metal tokens

• Plastic chips

Who was responsible for making the lists and organizing the lottery?

• Mr. Summers

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

• Mrs. Hutchinson

What was the reaction of the villagers when Mrs. Hutchinson arrived late?

• They cheered loudly

• They scolded her

• They laughed softly

• They ignored her

Who drew the slip for the Dunbar family?

• Their eldest son

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Dunbar

• Mrs. Dunbar

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

• He supported it

• He was indifferent

• He thought it was foolish

• He was excited about it

What was the final outcome of the lottery?

• Bill Hutchinson was selected

• Tessy Hutchinson was selected

• Mrs. Dunbar was selected

• Mr. Summers was selected

What did the villagers use to carry out the final act of the lottery?

• Knives

• Ropes

• Stones

• Sticks

What was Tessy Hutchinson's reaction to the final outcome?

• She laughed nervously

• She tried to run away

• She accepted it calmly

• She cried out that it wasn't fair