The Lottery Themes

Interpret the significance of the children's role in the lottery.

• They represent innocence and the hope for change.

• They symbolize the perpetuation of tradition through generations.

• They are irrelevant to the story's themes.

• They are the main decision-makers in the lottery.

How does the story challenge the reader's perception of societal values?

• By presenting a society that values individualism over community.

• By depicting a society that questions and changes harmful traditions.

• By showing a society that upholds tradition despite its brutality.

• By illustrating a society that prioritizes technological advancement.

What role does peer pressure play in the townspeople's participation in the lottery?

• It encourages them to question the tradition.

• It forces them to conform and participate despite personal beliefs.

• It has no impact on their decision to participate.

• It leads them to rebel against the tradition.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the story's ending in conveying its themes.

• The ending is ineffective because it lacks resolution.

• The ending is effective because it shocks the reader and reinforces the themes.

• The ending is irrelevant to the story's themes.

• The ending is effective because it provides a happy resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does "The Lottery" explore the theme of conformity?

• By showing how people will question authority

• By celebrating individualism

• By showing the positives of change

• By showing the pressures to follow societal norms

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the lack of villagers questioning the lottery suggest about the theme of authority?

• People often accept authority without thinking critically

• Those is charge should always be trusted

• You should not rebel against authority

• Those in charge know what is best for society

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is the black box symbolic of tradition in the story?

• It represents new ideas and progress

• It symbolizes the importance of community

• It shows how traditions can decay and become outdated

• It is a sign for the hope for change

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What theme does the villagers' blind adherence to the ritual display?

• The positives of freedom of choice

• The dangers of tradition

• The importance of justice

• The importance of community

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the story suggest about violence in society?

• Violence is always justified

• Violence can be normalized by tradition

• Unjust violence only happens in uncivilized societies

• Violence is rare

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary theme of 'The Lottery'?

• A) The importance of family

• B) The danger of blindly following tradition

• C) The benefits of community rituals

• D) The power of love

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2