Shirley Jackson, The Lottery (basic comprehension)

When is the lottery conducted?

• Every 2 weeks

• Every year

• Once a week

• Every time there is a full moon

Who "wins" the lottery?

• Clyde Dunbar

• Joe Summers

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Bill Hutchinson

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What did the boys do in the beginning?

• pick flowers

• talk to each other

• meet up in the town square

• collect stones

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Who is the author of 'The Lottery"?

• Shirley Jackson
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Marco Rubio
• Donald Trump

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What color is the box ?

• black
• grey
• white
• red

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The Lottery was created as a ...

• movie

• short story

• book

• newspaper article

How do the townspeople view the lottery box?

• They all think it's great fun.

• They all want to get rid of it.

• They see it as part of a tradition.

• They are not interested in the box.

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What is the setting of the story?

• an inner urban city

• small country town

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How do they assemble when it's time to begin the lottery?

• Making a huge circle in the town square.
• Making two double lines.
• Coming together in family groups.
• Crowding first to try to be first to draw.

Who draws for the household?

• The oldest

• The parents

• The mom

• The man of the household

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