"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Quiz

What is the setting of the story?

• A village

• A city

• A forest

• A beach

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Jackson start to foreshadow the ending in paragraphs 2 and 3?

• By describing the sunny weather

• By mentioning the children gathering stones

• By talking about the lottery taking two days in some towns

• By describing the villagers' behavior

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why is Tessie Hutchinson singled out as the 'winner'?

• Because her husband draws the marked paper

• Because she is the only one with children

• Because she is the oldest in the village

• Because she is the youngest in the village

What are some examples of irony in the story?

• The characters' differentiated names

• The description of the sunny day

• The title 'The Lottery'

• The setting of the village

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the significance of the characters' names?

• They are all common names

• They all have ironic meanings

• They are all related to nature

• They have symbolic meaning

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the role of Mr. Summers in the story?

• He is the town mayor

• He is the town doctor

• He is the lottery winner

• He is the official of the lottery

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

What is the reaction of the villagers when Tessie Hutchinson is chosen?

• They are indifferent and continue with the lottery

• They celebrate and congratulate her

• They protest and refuse to participate

• They try to help Tessie escape

What is the significance of the black box in the story?

• It represents tradition and ritual

• It embodies fear and punishment

• It symbolizes hope and luck

• It signifies change and progress

What is the reaction of Old Man Warner to the idea of giving up the lottery?

• He is indifferent and does not care either way

• He dismisses the idea and defends the tradition

• He supports the idea and encourages change

• He protests and refuses to accept any change

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

What is the final outcome for Tessie Hutchinson?

• She escapes the village

• She becomes the new official of the lottery

• She is chosen as the lottery 'winner'

• She wins a prize

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10