Analyzing Character Perspectives in Literature

How does the author use the setting to reflect the mood of the villagers on the morning of June 27th?

• The clear and sunny weather suggests a sense of foreboding.

• The fresh warmth and blossoming flowers create a peaceful and ordinary atmosphere.

• The richly green grass indicates a sense of urgency and chaos.

• The setting is irrelevant to the mood of the villagers.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about the children's feelings towards the summer break based on the text?

• They are excited and eager to start their summer activities.

• They feel uneasy and unsure about how to spend their free time.

• They are indifferent to the end of the school year.

• They are disappointed that school is over.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze how the author individualizes the perspective of the villagers regarding the lottery. What does this suggest about their attitude towards the event?

• The villagers are indifferent and see the lottery as a routine task.

• The villagers are excited and look forward to the lottery.

• The villagers are apprehensive but participate out of tradition.

• The villagers are fearful and try to avoid the lottery.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the author convey the significance of the lottery in the village's culture?

• By describing the lottery as a minor event that is quickly forgotten.

• By showing that the lottery is a long-standing tradition that involves the entire community.

• By indicating that only a few people participate in the lottery.

• By suggesting that the lottery is a new and experimental event.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Evaluate the author's choice to start the story with a description of the setting. How does this choice affect the reader's understanding of the story's context?

• It confuses the reader by focusing on irrelevant details.

• It sets a misleading tone that contradicts the story's events.

• It establishes a normal and serene backdrop that contrasts with the story's underlying tension.

• It provides unnecessary information that does not contribute to the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What reasoning might the author have for mentioning the specific time the lottery begins and ends?

• To emphasize the efficiency and routine nature of the event.

• To highlight the villagers' lack of interest in the lottery.

• To suggest that the lottery is a spontaneous and unplanned event.

• To indicate that the lottery is a lengthy and complicated process.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use the children's behavior to reflect the overall atmosphere of the village on the day of the lottery?

• The children's quiet gathering suggests a somber and tense atmosphere.

• The children's loud and playful behavior indicates a festive atmosphere.

• The children's absence from the scene suggests a lack of interest in the lottery.

• The children's behavior is not used to reflect the village's atmosphere.

What does the author imply about the villagers' perception of time on the day of the lottery?

• Time is irrelevant to the villagers as they focus on the lottery.

• The villagers are anxious for the lottery to end quickly.

• The villagers are unaware of the passage of time during the lottery.

• The villagers are indifferent to how long the lottery takes.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze how the author uses the description of the setting to foreshadow the events of the lottery. What effect does this have on the reader?

• The setting creates a sense of dread that prepares the reader for a negative outcome.

• The setting misleads the reader into expecting a positive and joyful event.

• The setting has no impact on the reader's expectations.

• The setting suggests a neutral outcome, leaving the reader uncertain.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What evidence does the author provide to suggest that the lottery is an important event for the village?

• The lottery is mentioned briefly and without detail.

• The entire village gathers for the lottery, indicating its significance.

• Only a few villagers participate, suggesting it is not important.

• The lottery is described as a new and untested tradition.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1