WorksheetsThe Lottery by S. Jackson
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 7mins
On what day does the lottery take place?
January 17
December 24
June 27
August 30
How often does the lottery take place?
every week
bi-weekly
semestrially
annually
"The moring of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..." This passage is developing the ..... for the reader.
setting
rising action
climax
ambiance
Identify the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery.
They are mostly light-hearted and friendly.
They are all serious and sad.
They are scared.
They are quiet and nervous.
How is the lottery box perceived?
People are afraid of it.
Citizens want to get rid of it.
It is just an ordiniary box.
The box is part of a tradition.
Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating ion the lottery?
Why shouldn't she?
It is her turn to participate.
None of the men in her family are able to.
No one in her family wants to volunteer.
Why does the town have a lottery?
It is a tradition that is thought to bring them a good harvest.
Both the young and old support the lottery.
It is to remember their town's history.
It is to raise money for town activities.
Mrs. Hitchinson tries to convince the townspeople that....
the lottery is an old tadition.
her husband wasn't given a fair chance.
her husband should not be participating.
the lottery is tricked.
What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?
She is stoned to death.
She wins the jackpot.
The townspeople punish her for cheating in the lottery.
She and her family are banish from the town.
At the beginning of the story, the children begin gathering rocks in a pile. Which literary device supports these actions?
flaskback
irony
symbolism
foreshadowing
Which statements best illustrate the theme of this short stroy?
All tradition are important and should never be forgotten.
Individuals can do terrible things when pressured by society.
Some villages have dangerous traditions that should be abolished.
Lotteries are always in the best interest of the participants.
It is dangerous to blindly follow traditions.
Who is the town's lottery official?
Mr. Hutchinson
Old Man Warner
Mrs. Dunbar
Mr. Summers
Who draws for the household?
the oldest
the youngest
the woman
the man
When Old Man Warner hears that some places have dropped the lottery, he...
feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.
expresses strong disapproval.
is so stunned that he leaves the village.
agrees with the other vllages and petitions to end the lottery.
What do you think Old Man Warner means when he says, "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon"?
The lottery is going to cause many deaths in the village.
Harvest season is soon.
He is just repeating a non-sense expression.
The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.
Which is an example of situational irony?
The children participating in the lottery.
The children picking up stones at the start of the story.
The fact that winning the lottery is a terrible thing.
The fact that the lottery is a village tradition.
The title of the story is an example of....
symbolism
sarcasm
theme
irony
What is "Mob Mentality"?
a phenomenon in which people follow the actions and behaviours of their peers when in large groups
a group of people
many people thinking the same thing
none of these answers.
How do the people assemble when it is time to begin the lottery?
making a huge circle in the town square
making two lines
crowding at the front to have first pick
coming together in family groups.
What is symbolized by the black dot?
tradition
death
faith
fate
"The original paraphernalia for the lotter had been lost long ago..." What is the word PARAPHERNALIA referring to?
the clothing worn on the day of the lottery
the chant that used to be sung during the lottery
the equipment needed for the lottery
the papers that were stored in the original box
After the lottery begins, the townspeople become...
more excited.
more nervous.
more energetic.
more relaxed.
What is the overall type of conflict in "The Lottery"?
characters vs self
character vs character
character vs society
character vs fate
Perpetuity means...
permance
mendacity
pestilence
singularity
Boisterous means...
disorderly and noisy
merry or joyous humor
being in a far away place
pertaining to a city or town
What other story or text does this story make you think of?
