The Lottery Final Quiz Review

The exposition states that the children are gathering stones into a pile. This is an example of what literary device?

• Pun

• Similie

• Foreshadowing

What is symbolized by the black dot on the winning ticket?

• Tradition

• Death

• Faith

On what day does the lottery take place?

• January 25

• September 4

• June 27

When is the lottery conducted?

• Every 2 weeks

• Every year

• Once a week

Who "wins" the lottery?

• Clyde Dunbar

• Joe Summers

• Tessie Hutchinson

The slips of paper replaced ___________

• Chips of wood

• Stones

• Coal

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

• 1. Characters vs. Self

• 1. Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."

The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story. 

This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader.

• Setting

• Rising Action

• Theme

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."

In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?

• The clothing worn to the lottery

• 1. The chant that used to be sung during the lottery

• 1. The equipment needed for the lottery

When Mr. Summers suggests making a new box for the lottery, the villagers are against it because…

• 1. Wood is scarce

• 1. Mr. Summers is a lousy carpenter

• It will upset tradition