The Lottery

What is the setting of the story?

• an inner urban city
• small country town
• New York, City
• Avery, Texas

At the end of the story, who wins the lottery?

• Buck
• Tessie
• Mr. Graves
• Mrs. 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.

What day is the lottery held each year?

• December 24th
• February 9th
• June 27th
• October 15th

Which statement best describes the history of the lottery in the village?

• It is a ritual unchanged since its beginnings.

• It is a tradition as old as the village itself.

• It is a recent plan to raise money for the village.

• It is a tradition unique to this particular village.

Who is the town's lottery official?

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Hutchinson

• Old Man Warner

• Mrs. Dunbar

Who draws for the household?

• The oldest

• The parents

• The mom

• The man of the household

When Old Man Warner hears that some places have dropped the lottery, he...

• feels a flicker of hope but remains silent.

• expresses strong disapproval.

• is so stunned that he leaves the village.

• Agrees with the other villages and petitions to end the lottery.

What is the climax of the story?

• When the boys gather stones into a pile

• It is revealed that the Hutchinson Family's slip has the black dot

• When Mr. Summers starts the Lottery

• Bill Hutchinson draws the slip of paper

What do you think Old Man Warner's saying 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon' mean? 

• The lottery is going to cause alot of death.
• The corn is coming soon
• He's just hungry
• The lottery is a sacrifice to ensure a good harvest.