The Lottery

What does the black box symbolize in this story? Check ALL that apply:

• Good fortune

• Death

• Tradition

• Progress

What is the theme (life lesson) of this story? Use a complete sentence:

First and Last Name

What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?

• She is killed by the townspeople with stones.

• She is tricked into picking the paper with the black mark.

• She is banished from the town and never able to return.

• She is punished by the townspeople for a crime she committed.

Why do the villagers continue to take part in the lottery?

• Because it is what they have always done.

• Because the dislike the "winner" of the lottery.

• Because it is a way for them to get their revenge.

• Because it benefits the children of the town.

Why is Mrs. Hutchinson upset?

• Mr. Summers tricked her husband.

• She wasn't chosen for the lottery.

• Her husband was chosen for the lottery.

• Mr. Summers chose her husband for the lottery.

Which of the following is a recent change made to the village's lottery ritual?

• The village children can no longer participate

• They gather leaves instead of stones

• It occurs during the middle of winter season

• They use paper slips instead of wood chips

What is the overall type of conflict in "The Lottery?" 

• Characters vs. Self
• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Society
• Character vs. Fate

What is symbolized by the black dot?

• family

• tradition

• death

• money

Who "wins" the lottery?

• Clyde Dunbar
• Joe Summers
• Tessie Hutchinson
• Bill Hutchinson