The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Quiz

What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th?

• Foggy and misty

• Clear and sunny

• Cloudy and rainy

• Windy and cold

Where did the people of the village gather for the lottery?

• In the school playground

• At the bank

• In the town square

• At the post office

What did the children do while waiting for the lottery to begin?

• Played boisterously

• Talked about books and reprimands

• Gathered rocks

• Rolled in the dust

Who conducted the lottery in the village?

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Martin

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Watson

What was used as a substitute for the chips of wood in the black box?

• Stones

• Slips of paper

• Coins

• Leaves

Who was the oldest man in town?

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Martin

What was the saying about the lottery in June according to Old Man Warner?

• Lottery in June, wind be strong soon

• Lottery in June, sun be shining soon

• Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon

• Lottery in June, rain be plenty soon

Who was selected to draw for the Hutchinson family in the lottery?

• Mr. Summers

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

• Bill Hutchinson

What did Tessie Hutchinson shout to Mr. Summers during the lottery?

• I'm not feeling well

• I need more time

• I don't want to participate

• It wasn't fair

Why did the villagers continue to participate in the lottery?

• It was a tradition passed down for generations

• They were forced to participate by the government

• They enjoyed the excitement and suspense

• They believed it brought good luck to the community