The Lottery Flashcard

Front

Who traditionally draws for the household during the lottery?

Back

The man of the household.

Front

Who 'wins' the lottery at the end of the story?

Back

Tessie Hutchinson.

Front

What can be seen on the slip of paper of the winner of the lottery?

Back

A black spot.

Front

True or false: Little Davy Hutchinson was not given pebbles to throw at his mom.

Back

False.

Front

Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?

Back

She forgot what day it was.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Lottery'?

Back

The dangers of blindly following tradition.

Front

What does the black spot symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

Back

It symbolizes the victim of the lottery.

Front

Who is Old Man Warner in 'The Lottery'?

Back

He is the oldest man in the village and a staunch supporter of the lottery.

Front

What is the setting of 'The Lottery'?

Back

A small village in the mid-20th century.

Front

What is the significance of the lottery in the story?

Back

It represents the arbitrary nature of violence and tradition.