WorksheetsThe Lottery
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 27mins
What is the procedure after Bill Hutchinson reveals that his family is selected to draw in the lottery?
They are frightened like a turtle.
What do the townspeople think of the lottery box?
They are afraid of it.
They all want to get rid of it.
They see it as part of a tradition.
They are disinterested in the box.
How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson's lateness?
suspiciously
rudely
angrily
pleasantly
Why does the town have a lottery?
It is a tradition that they believe will bring them a good harvest.
Both the young and old support the lottery.
They like to remember their town's history.
They enjoy the lottery.
Why does Mrs. Hutchinson get upset and then her husband tells Tessie to, "shut up"?
Mr. Summers tricked her husband.
She wasn't chosen for the lottery.
Her husband was chosen for the lottery.
Mr. Summers chose her husband for the lottery.
Mrs. Hutchinson tries to convince the townspeople that...
the lottery should be stopped.
her husband wasn't given a fair chance.
her husband shouldn't be participating.
her husband took the wrong piece of paper.
What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?
She is killed by the townspeople with stones.
She is tricked into picking the paper with the black mark.
She is banished from the town and never able to return.
She is punished by the townspeople for a crime she committed.
What does Old Man Warner's character represent?
He represents the value of overcoming hardships.
He represents the importance of respecting one's elders.
He represents the acceptance of change over time.
He represents the fear of change and the desire to follow traditions without thinking.
What does the detail, "And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles," at the end of the text show?
It shows that the children no longer understand the violcnece of the lottery.
It shows that Davy doesn't like his mother and wishes to hurt her.
It shows that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.
It shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's young son.
Match character to description: The ultimate "winner" of the lottery
Mr. Summers
Bill
Mr. Warner
Tessie
Match character to description: The lottery winner's husband
Mr. Summers
Bill
Mr. Warner
Tessie
Match character to description: Old man who has taken part in 77 lotteries
Mr. Summers
Bill
Mr. Warner
Tessie
What are the boys doing at the beginning of the story?
horsing around
standing politely with their parents
collecting stones
running around wildly
Evidence in the story suggests that this is a...
factory town
farming community
suburb of a large city
backwoods settlement
The lottery takes place during...
fall
winter
spring
summer
"It's not the way it used to be," Old Man Warner said clearly. "People ain't the way they used to be." He seems to believe that...
people are more violent today
people don't change much
traditions should change drastically
past ways of living are best
What human trait does Shirley Jackson (author) criticize in this story?
Arrogance
Conformity
Curiosity
Greed
When you expect one thing, but the opposite happens.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
When someone says one thing but really means the opposite
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
When the audience knows more about the events of the story than the characters do.
Situation Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
As the teacher handed back out graded exams, the kid next to you muttered, "Great."
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Last night, our local police station was robbed.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
In your favorite show, the main character has falled for his co-woker, but she isn't aware of his feelings. He's also not aware that she's married, even though the audience knows this.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
A marriage counselor worked so many hours that his frustrated wife filed for divorce.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
"Oh, I love it when I do this," my mom said after she spilled coffee on her new blouse.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Toward the end of Romeo & Juliet, the audience knows that Juliet's not really dead, but Romeo does not; he mistakenly thinks she has died and takes action based on that misinformation.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
What is the purpose of the lottery in the story?
A. To determine who will be next leader of the village
B. To select a sacrifice for a good harvest
C. To distribute resources evenly among the villagers
D. To decide who will win a cash prize
What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?
dread and surprise
excitement and happiness
peace and anticipation
sadness and boredom
"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story. This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader?
Setting
Theme
Rising action
Characterization
Which of the following describes the irony of the story?
At the beginning of the story, the reader learns Tessie Hutchinson will be selected for the lottery, but she is unaware of this.
At the beginning of the story, the reader is set up to believe that the lottery is a positive tradition, but it ends with Tessie Hutchinson's death.
At the beginning of the story, the reader learns that the children gather stones, but none of the children understand the purpose of the stones.
At the beginning of the story, we think Bill Hutchinson is a kind man, but he is actually cruel.
On what day does the lottery take place?
January 25
September 4
June 27
When is the lottery conducted?
Every 2 weeks
Every year
Once a week
What is the setting of the story?
A small village on a summer day
A large city during winter
A rural farm in autumn
A suburban neighborhood in spring
What is the overall type of conflict in "The Lottery?"
Characters vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
What is your teacher's last name?
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