
The Lottery Review

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7th Grade
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Christina Hansen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“The Lottery” is told in the ____________ tense, from a(n) ____________ point of view.
present; third person
present; first person
past; first person
past; third person
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about the lottery is true?
It takes place annually, in late June.
Most of the townspeople want to end the tradition.
The children are the least willing to participate.
Most people want to change the black box used for the drawing.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the author MOST LIKELY include the character of Old Man Warner?
To demonstrate the power of a tradition like the lottery
To ridicule (make fun of) angry, older people
To show that the lottery is necessary for the village’s survival
To establish a villain in the story
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following BEST explains why Tessie is unhappy with the first drawing?
She was not on time.
She believes her husband was rushed.
She knows Mr. Summers dislikes the Hutchinsons.
She was not allowed to draw.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words BEST describes the general mood of the villagers in attendance?
Jovial, happy
Sad, angry
Impatient, reluctant
Horrified, upset
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following BEST explains why the villagers continue to hold the lottery?
They believe the ritual sacrifice will bring them a positive outcome.
The federal government forces this tradition to continue indefinitely.
They’ve heard the terrible things that have happened to those who have stopped.
None of these choices are correct
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.W.7.9A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the character with their appropriate description:
The oldest living participant in the annual tradition.
Old Man Warner
Mr. Summers
Clyde Dunbar
Bill Hutchinson
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