WorksheetsThe Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 36mins
What day does the lottery take place?
June 27th
August 27th
December 25th
Today
"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full summer day. . ."
This excerpt from the short story is explaining the _______ for the reader.
foreshadowing
setting
theme
conflict
Boisterous
pertaining to a city or town
merry or joyus humor
being in a far away place
disorderly and noisy
Oftentimes in class, Michael seems _______; he does not participate in the group activity and prefers to keep his head down.
excited
boisterous
disengaged
fleecy
Duly
being in a far away place
done in a proper manner
disorderly and noisy
to pat gently to show affection
What are the children gathering in the beginning of the story?
sticks
toys
money
stones
It is your ____ responsibility to vote on election day.
duly
indirect
civic
consulted
Petulantly
done in a snappish or impatient way
a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic
done in a proper manner
to swell or puff out, like smoke
Last week, I _____ with my doctor about my test results.
caressed
disengaged
consulted
conformed
What is foreshadowing?
The time and place of a story
Hints or clues of what is to come later in the story
The rising action of a story
A problem that happens within the character's body or mind
The villagers kept their distance, leaving a space between themselves and the stool. And when Mr. Summers said, "Some of you fellows want to give me a hand?" there was a hesitation". This is an example of
setting
foreshadowing
central idea
mood
profusely
comply with rules, standards, or laws.
to communicate
seek information or an opinion
abundant ; in great amount
Jovial
merry or joyus humor
without having obstacles in your way
done in an impatient way
pleasantly calm or peaceful
My kids complained about the _______ long road trip we made last week.
indirect
innate
interminably
inadequate
Perfunctory
pleasantly calm or peaceful
avoid or neglect
performed as a routine
abundant or in great amount
Who is the town's lottery official?
Old Man Warner
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Summers
Bobby Delacroix
When Mr. Summers brings the black box, how do the people react?
excited
joyful
nervous
sad
What is mood?
where and when a story takes place
the author's reason for writing a story
hints or clues of what's to come
how the story makes you the reader feel
