The Lottery Characters

How do the Villagers react to the outcome of the Lottery?

• They Celebrate with a feast

• They express shock and horror

• They are indifferent

• They protest and refuse to partipate

What is the purpose of the lottery in the story?

• To determine who will be next leader of the village

• To select a sacrifice for a good harvest

• To distribute resources evenly among the villagers

• To decide who will win a cash prize

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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.

What happens to Mrs. Hutchinson at the end of the story?

• She is killed by the townspeople with stones.

• She is tricked into picking the paper with the black mark.

• She is banished from the town and never able to return.

• She is punished by the townspeople for a crime she committed.

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What does Old Man Warner's character represent?

• He represents the value of overcoming hardships.

• He represents the importance of respecting one's elders.

• He represents the acceptance of change over time.

• He represents the fear of change and the desire to follow traditions without thinking.

What does the detail, "And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles," at the end of the text show?

• It shows that the children no longer understand the violcnece of the lottery.

• It shows that Davy doesn't like his mother and wishes to hurt her.

• It shows that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.

• It shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's young son.

What role does Mr. Summers play in the lottery?

• He is the town's mayor.

• He conducts the lottery.

• He protests against the lottery.

• He is a victim of the lottery.

How does Tessie Hutchinson react when her family is chosen?

• She accepts it calmly.

• She tries to bribe Mr. Summers.

• She protests that it isn't fair.

• She runs away from the village.

What is the significance of the black box in the story?

• It symbolizes tradition and resistance to change.

• It represents wealth and prosperity.

• It is a symbol of hope and new beginnings.

• It signifies the unity of the village.

Why do the villagers continue to hold the lottery each year?

• They believe it ensures a good harvest.

• They enjoy the excitement of the event.

• They want to honor their ancestors.

• They are forced by the government.