The Lottery vs Hunger Games

What part of the setting was the same for both stories?

• They both took place in a small village.

• They both took place in a town meeting with a lottery.

• Both stories involve rocks.

• They are all farmers.

We know the exact year each story takes place.

• True

• False

The themes are similar in these stories - What are they? (Choose 2 answers)

• Protect yourself at all costs.

• Break the rules in order to survive.

• Tradition is valued over human life.

• Conformity is expected even if you don't agree.

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What happens at the beginning of both stories? (choose 2 answers)

• A spokesperson gives a speech about the tradition.

• People gather rocks to prepare for the lottery.

• A lottery is given to determine who will be sacrificed.

• Someone volunteers to be the tribute.

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What is the topic of both of these stories?

• Rituals are completed to guarantee good crops.

• Families protect each other as a lottery is given.

• A lottery is given to find a sacrifice.

• People need to train for a battle.

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What is one difference between the Lottery and the Hunger Games?

• The winner of the Lottery dies, but the winner of the Hunger Games lives.

• The Lottery gathers in families, but the Hunger Games doesn't.

• There is an official in the Hunger Games, but there isn't in the Lottery.

• The Lottery draws a slip of paper, but the Hunger Games uses a computer.

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How does the government control the people in both stories?

• By controlling their food supplies and jobs.

• By keeping families apart.

• Through a set schedule that is strictly enforced.

• Through fear of their name being drawn (fear of death).

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Who draws for the household in The Lottery?

• The oldest

• The parents

• The mom

• The man of the household

The Hunger Games is an example of what kind of society?

• Dystopian
• Democratic
• Dictatorial
• Utopian

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What are the Hunger Games?

• A fight to the death on live TV

• A special meal for every hungry person

• A new brand of clothing

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