The Lottery

What is the setting of the story?

• A rainy day on a farm

• An autumn morning in a forest

• A winter evening in a large city

• A sunny, summer day in an unnamed village

Why do the villagers gather in the town square?

• For a village feast

• To celebrate a wedding

• To watch a parade

• For the event called 'the lottery'

Who fills his pockets with stones?

• Bobby Martin

• Mr. Summers

• Harry Jones

• Mr. Graves

What does Mr. Summers organize besides the lottery?

• The village market

• Square dances, the teen club, and the Halloween program

• The annual village fair

• The village council meetings

What is the black box used for?

• Collecting village taxes

• Holding the slips of paper for the lottery

• Storing village records

• Keeping the village's historical artifacts

Why do the villagers hesitate to help Mr. Summers with the box?

• Because the lottery is not necessarily a positive experience

• Because they don't like Mr. Summers

• Because they are busy talking

• Because they are afraid of the box

What change did Mr. Summers make to the lottery?

• He moved the event to the evening

• He replaced the original pieces of wood with slips of paper

• He introduced a new black box

• He shortened the ceremony

Who is the only woman to draw in the lottery?

• Mrs. Dunbar

• Mrs. Hutchinson

• Mrs. Martin

• Mrs. Delacroix

What does Tessie Hutchinson's late arrival signify?

• She is a potential rebel against the village structure

• She does not care about village events

• She is forgetful

• She was busy with household chores

What theme does the story explore through the setting and events?

• The significance of family traditions

• The joy of village life

• The juxtaposition of peace and violence

• The importance of community