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WorksheetsThe Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Things happen for a reason.
What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?
tension and shock
excitement and happiness
peace and anticipation
sadness and boredom
What is the resolution of the story?
Tessie says this is unfair
Tessie is stoned to death
All of the villagers go back to work as if nothing happened
Tessie picks the black dot
Why does the town have a lottery?
It is a tradition they believe will bring good harvest
Both the young and the old support the lottery.
They like to remember their town’s history.
They genuinely enjoy the lottery.
In the beginning of the story, what is the overall mood?
Sad, gloomy
Jovial, upbeat
Angry, frustrated
happy, friendly
The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story.
This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader?
According to Old Man Warner, what is the purpose of the ritual surrounding the lottery?
to welcome summer
to offer rebirth to the village
to ensure the crops will grow
to sacrifice one life yearly for the gods and goddesses
