Worksheets"The Lottery" Review (Vocab & Plot)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 27mins
Foreshadowing is defined as:
A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.
A detailed description of a character's appearance.
A conversation between two or more characters.
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
Exposition is defined as:
The introduction of background information within a story
The highest point of tension in a story
The resolution of the main conflict
The sequence of events in a story
What is the definition of 'Rising Action'?
The events that lead up to the climax of a story.
The resolution of the main conflict in a story.
The introduction of characters and setting.
The turning point of the story.
What is the definition of 'Conflict'?
A disagreement or clash between ideas, principles, or people.
A peaceful agreement between two parties.
A process of making friends.
A method of solving mathematical problems.
Falling Action is defined as:
The events that lead up to the climax of a story.
The events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution.
The introduction of the main characters and setting.
The highest point of tension in a story.
Resolution is defined as:
The ending of a story where you usually learn a lesson.
The beginning of the story where characters are introduced.
The middle of a story.
The most important part of a story.
Plot is defined as:
The sequence of events in a story
The main character in a story
The time and place of a story
The message or lesson of a story
'Boisterous' is defined as:
quiet and reserved
noisy and energetic
sad and gloomy
tired and sleepy
What is the definition of 'Reprimands'?
A form of praise
A formal expression of disapproval
A type of reward
A method of encouragement
'Jovial' is defined as:
Sad and gloomy
Cheerful and friendly
Angry and irritable
Quiet and reserved
What is the definition of 'Perfunctory'?
Done routinely with little interest or care
Extremely enthusiastic
Highly detailed and thorough
Completely unexpected
What is the definition of 'Petulant'?
Easily irritated or annoyed
Extremely happy
Very generous
Deeply thoughtful
Ritual is defined as:
A set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony.
A random act performed without any purpose.
A scientific experiment conducted in a laboratory.
A type of musical performance.
Lottery is defined as:
A form of gambling that involves drawing numbers for a prize
A type of insurance policy
A method of saving money in a bank
A government tax collection system
What is happening during the "climax" of the story?
The characters are happy with each other.
The characters are reaching the highest point of tension.
The protagonist is living their best life.
The conflict is resolving.
What is 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 nervous and scared.
They are completely quiet.
Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating in the lottery?
It's her turn to participate.
None of the men in her family are able to.
She is being punished by the town.
No one in her family will volunteer.
After the lottery begins, the townspeople become...
more excited.
more nervous.
more energetic.
more relaxed.
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.
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.
Why are Nancy and Bill Jr. happy when they open their slips of paper?
They have won the lottery.
Their family has been chosen for the lottery.
This is the town's final lottery.
They have not been chosen for the lottery.
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.
Which of the following is a possible theme for the text?
Even is something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.
Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group's survival.
Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.
Traditions help people understand the past.
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.
Who draws for the household?
The dad
The parents
The mom
The head of the household
What is Old Man Warner's reason for keeping the lottery?
The tradition of the Lottery.
The Box is special to him.
His parents invented it.
He wants to die.
True or false: Little Davy Hutchinson was not given pebbles to throw at his mom.
True
False
What is a symbol?
a sign
something representing something else
an object
characters in a story
Are stories going to directly tell you the theme?
yes
no
Theme is a one word topic.
True
False
The theme must be inferred.
True
False
The theme of the story is the
main character
message about life that the author expresses.
sequence of events.
short summary of what the story is about.
Theme is usually told to you in the story.
True
False
It is okay to use a "cliche" (an overused, common phrase) as my theme statement.
True
False
Theme is about life, people, and the world we live in.
True
False
Match the following
Kindness
Theme Topic
Love
Theme Topic
Greed can ruin your life.
Theme Statement
Don't judge a book by its cover
Theme Statement
Bravery comes in many forms
Theme Statement
