Reading Across Genres Test

At the end of "The Lottery", who wins the lottery?

• Buck
• Tessie
• Mr. Graves
• Mrs. Graves

Which statement best describes the history of the lottery in the village?

• It is a ritual unchanged since its beginnings.

• It is a tradition as old as the village itself.

• It is a recent plan to raise money for the village.

• It is a tradition unique to this particular village.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "The Lottery", who draws for the household?

• The oldest

• The parents

• The mom

• The man of the household

When Old Man Warner hears that some places have dropped the lottery, he...

• feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.

• expresses strong disapproval.

• is so stunned that he leaves the village.

• Agrees with the other villages and petitions to end the lottery.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the climax of "The Lottery"?

• When the boys gather stones into a pile

• It is revealed that Tessie's slip has the black dot

• When Mr. Summers starts the Lottery

• Bill Hutchinson draws the slip of paper

What do you think Old Man Warner's saying 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon' mean? 

• The lottery is going to cause alot of death.
• The corn is coming soon
• He's just hungry
• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the resolution of "The Lottery"?

• Tessie says this is unfair

• Tessie is stoned to death

• All of the villagers go back to work as if nothing happened

• Tessie picks the black dot

What is the primary theme of "The Lottery"?

• Stoning people to death to have a successful harvest.

• Blindly following tradition can be dangerous.

• Not everything is as it seems.

• Small villages breed hate.

What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in "The Lottery"?

• dread and surprise

• excitement and happiness

• peace and anticipation

• sadness and boredom

In "The Lottery", why did the author most likely include the character of Old Man Warner?

• A. To demonstrate the power of a tradition like the lottery

• B. To ridicule angry, older people

• C. To show that the lottery is necessary for the village’s survival

• D. To establish a villain in the story