THE LOTTERY

In "The Lottery," the story takes place in which season?

• A. Spring

• B. Summer

• C. Fall

• D. Winter

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What is the name of the small town where the lottery takes place?

• A. Meadowville

• B. Pleasantville

• C. Rockwell

• D. Summertown

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Who is selected as the "winner" of the lottery in the story?

  

• A. Mr. Summers

• B. Tessie Hutchinson

• C. Old Man Warner

• D. Bill Hutchinson

The lottery involves selecting slips of paper from a black box. What does the box look like?

• A. It is made of gold

• B. It is covered in decorative patterns

• C. It is very old and shabby

• D. It is transparent

What is the overall tone of the story "The Lottery"?

• A. Joyful

• B. Humorous

• C. Suspenseful

• D. Melancholic

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What is the purpose of the lottery in the story?

  

• A. To determine the next town leader

• B. To maintain peace and prosperity

• C. To entertain the villagers

• D. To appease the gods

How do the townspeople feel about the lottery?

  

• A. They eagerly anticipate it every year.

• B. They are indifferent and emotionless.

• C. They fear and resist it.

• D. They find it amusing and entertaining.

Complete the phrase from the story. "Lottery in June, corn be heavy ______."

What is the central theme explored in "The Lottery"?

 

• A. The dangers of blindly following tradition

• B. The power of community and unity

• C. The inevitability of death

• D. The consequences of disobedience

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What is the final twist or revelation in "The Lottery"?

 

• A. The winner is pardoned.

• B. The lottery is abolished.

• C. The lottery is held in another town.

• D. The winner is stoned to death by the villagers.

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