The Lottery Comprehension Quiz

What information is revealed in the exposition (beginning) of the story?

• It is June 27th.

• The villagers gather together for the lottery.

• It is a warm and sunny day.

• All of the above.

The people meet at 10AM so that...

• everyone could be home for dinner at noon

• everyone could go to work immediately after

• children could come with their teachers

• farmers didn't have to skip their morning chores

The lottery was conducted by Mr. Summers, who had time for such activities because...

• he was not married.

• he had no children.

• he was retired.

• all of the above.

As the population of the village grew, the​ ​______ in the box were replaced by slips of paper.

• chips of wood

• small stones

• scraps of ribbon

• leaves

Who was late to the gathering?

• Mrs. Hutchinson

• Mrs. Delacroix

• Mrs. Summers

• Mrs. Graves

Which family member was responsible for pulling the paper from the box?

• the oldest son

• the mom

• the husband

• each family chose who would pull the paper

In what order were the names called?

• Oldest to youngest

• Alphabetical order

• Largest to smallest, based on how many family members were present

• Richest to poorest

Who is exempt (does not have to participate in) the lottery?

• very young children and babies

• single-parents

• the elderly

• no one

After drawing, the villagers were instructed to...

• quickly glance at their paper slip and then hide it.

• show the slip to the other members of the family only.

• immediately write their last name on the slip.

• keep the paper folded until everyone has drawn.

Once Mrs. Hutchinson was singled out, the crowd rushed to...

• return the slips.

• find their children.

• gather stones.

• leave.