Virginia Fyke Lottery Experience

In 2012, Virginia Fyke buys a lottery ticket for fun, using numbers based on her parents' anniversary. A clerk mistakenly gives her two identical tickets. Against all odds, her chosen numbers win, and she doubles her prize, highlighting the randomness and unexpected nature of lottery wins.

In what year did Virginia Fyke purchase her lottery ticket?

• 2011

• 2010

• 2012

• 2013

What is a common method people use to select lottery numbers?

• Randomly picking numbers

• Using a computer algorithm

• Selecting numbers from a book

• Choosing numbers based on life events

How did Virginia Fyke choose her lottery numbers?

• Using random numbers

• Based on her parents' anniversary and ages

• Using a lucky charm

• Following a friend's advice

What mistake did the clerk make when Virginia bought her lottery ticket?

• Charged her twice the amount

• Gave her a ticket with the wrong numbers

• Gave her two tickets with identical numbers

• Forgot to give her a ticket

How did Virginia respond to the clerk's mistake?

• She corrected the clerk

• She asked for a refund

• She decided to keep both tickets

• She left the store

What was the outcome of Virginia's lottery tickets?

• Both tickets lost

• Only one ticket won

• Both tickets won, doubling her prize

• She lost the tickets

What was the prize amount for each winning ticket?

• $500,000

• $1 million

• $2 million

• $100,000