The Lottery Review

Front

What is the setting of 'The Lottery'?

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A small country town.

Front

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

Back

False.

Front

What is the color of the box used for the lottery?

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Black.

Front

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

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A black spot.

Front

Traditionally, who draws for the household during the lottery?

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The man of the household.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Lottery'?

Back

The dangers of blindly following tradition.

Front

Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

Back

Shirley Jackson.

Front

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

Back

Tradition and the community's acceptance of violence.

Front

What is the significance of the lottery in the story?

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It represents the arbitrary nature of violence and the acceptance of brutality in society.

Front

How do the townspeople react to the lottery?

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They participate without questioning its morality.