Lottery Quiz

On what day does the lottery take place each year?

• July 18th

• June 27th

• June 8th

• August 19th

What is the setting of the story?

• An urban city center

• A small country town

• A modest suburban neighborhood

• A large courthouse

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What is the color of the box used for the lottery?

• black

• gray

• brown

• white

Who is the official of the lottery in this town?

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?

• She forgot her son and had to pick him up.

• She started to leave town to protest the lottery.

• She forgot what day it was.

• She ran away, but was caught and returned.

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Traditionally, who draws for the household during the lottery?

• The household's eldest son.

• The oldest member of the household.

• The mother of the household.

• The man of the household.

Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating in the lottery?

• It's her turn to participate.

• None of the men in her family are able to.

• She is being punished by the town.

• No one in her family will volunteer.

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After the lottery begins, the townspeople become...

• more excited.

• more nervous.

• more energetic.

• more relaxed.

What is Old Man Warner's reason for keeping the lottery?

• The tradition of the Lottery.

• The Box is special to him.

• His parents invented it.

• He wants to die.

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What does Old Man Warner's saying, "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon" mean?

• The lottery is going to cause a lot of deaths.

• The town's harvest will be coming in soon.

• After the lottery, a lot of corn is produced.

• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.

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