The Lottery - Shirley Jackson

objects used for a particular purpose or activity

• perfunctory

• paraphernalia

• ritual

• tradition

a ceremony of set of acts always performed in the same way

• lottery

• ritual

• tradition

• paraphernalia

a long established and inherited custom or practice

• paraphernalia

• lottery

• tradition

• perfunctory

an event in which the result is determined by chance

• paraphernalia

• lottery

• tradition

• ritual

done in a hurry and as a matter or routine

• paraphernalia

• ritual

• perfunctory

• tradition

What is the date of the lottery?

• July 4th

• February 27th

• June 27th

When is the lottery held each year?

• At the beginning of spring

• At Thanksgiving

• Before the corn harvest

How are the villagers feeling?

• jovial or happy

• sad

• impatient - ready to get on with their day

• Horrified

How do they list the villagers before the lottery starts?

• By heads of family

• In alphabetical order

• From youngest to oldest

Why was Tessie late to the lottery?

• She had a cake in the oven

• She forgot what day it was

• Her clock stopped