The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Review

What is the purpose of the lottery in the story?

• • To ensure a good harvest

• • To celebrate a holiday

• • To elect a leader

• To punish criminals

How often does the lottery take place?

• Once a month

• Once a year

• Every season

• Every five years

What is the mood of the town at the beginning of the story?

• Tense

• Mysterious

• Fearful

• Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who conducts the lottery?

• Mr. Graves

• Mr. Summers

• Old Man Warner

• Bill Hutchinson

Why is Tessie Hutchinson late to the lottery?

• She overslept

• She forgot the date

• She was doing chores

• She didn't want to come

Which character represents tradition and resistance to change?

• • Mr. Summers

• Tessie Hutchinson

• • Old Man Warner

• Mr. Graves

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does Tessie Hutchinson react when her family is chosen?

• She calmly accepts it

• She accuses the process of being unfair

• She runs away

• She laughs nervously

Who is the first person to draw a slip of paper?

• Each individual in the town

• All adults together

• The head of each household

• Mr. Summers

What is the central theme of The Lottery

• The dangers of blindly following tradition

• The importance of community

• The role of leadership in society

• The inevitability of change

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

How does the story critique societal norms?

• By celebrating group unity

• By showing the joy of traditions

• By highlighting the lack of individual choice

• By encouraging rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2