THE LOTTERY, By Shirley Jackson

 What is the setting of the story?

• an inner urban city

• small country town

• New York City

• Avery, Texas

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 At the end of the story, who wins the lottery?

• Buck

• Mr. Graves

• Tessie

• Mrs. Graves

What day is the lottery held each year?

• December 24th

• February 9th

• June 27th

• OCtober 15th

Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?

• She forgot her son and had to pick him up from school.

• She forgot what day it was.

• She started to leave town to protest the lottery.

• She ran away, but was caught and returned.

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 tradition unique to this particular village.

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

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Who is the town's lottery official?

• Mr. Summers

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Mrs. Dunbar

Who draws for the household?

• The oldest

• The parents

• The mom

• The man of the household

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

• feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.

• is so stunned that he leaves the village.

• expresses strong disapproval.

• agrees with the other villages and petitions to end the lottery

 

 

What is the climax of the story?

• Bill Hutchinson draws the slip of paper.

• When Mr. Summers starts the Lottery.

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

• When the boys gather stones into a pile.

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

• The lottery is going to cause a lot of death.

• The corn is coming soon.

• He's just hungry.

• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.