The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

What is the procedure after Bill reveals that his family is selected to draw in the lottery?

• The village people will vote for their favorite Hutchinson family members

• The Hutchinson family will draw straws to see who takes the prize

• The youngest Hutchinson will claim

• Slips will be put in the box for each member of the Hutchinson family.

How does the mood CHANGE from the beginning of "The Lottery" to its conclusion?

• The mood changes from depressing and dark to uplifting and happy

• The mood changes from silly to sad

• The mood goes from bright and lighthearted to dark and disurbing

• The mood does not change

What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?

• They are mostly light-hearted and friendly?

• They are all serious and sad.

• They are nervous and scared.

• They are completely quiet.

What do the townspeople think of the lottery box?

• They are afraid of it.

• They all want to get rid of it.

• They see it as part of a tradition.

• They are disinterested in the box.

The rituals of the lottery...

• have become more casual over time.

• are the same as they have been for generations.

• have become stricter and more serious over time.

• have been entirely forgotten by the town.

How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson's lateness?

• suspiciously

• rudely

• angrily

• pleasantly

After the lottery begins, the townspeople become...

• more excited.

• more nervous.

• more energetic.

• more relaxed.

Why does the town have a lottery?

• It is a tradition that they believe will bring them a good harvest.

• Both the young and old support the lottery.

• They like to remember their town's history.

• They enjoy the lottery.

Mrs. Hutchinson tries to convince the townspeople that...

• the lottery should be stopped.

• her husband wasn't given a fair chance.

• her husband shouldn't be participating.

• her husband took the wrong piece of paper.

Why are Nancy and Bill Jr. happy when they open their slips of paper?

• They have won the lottery.

• Their family has been chosen for the lottery.

• This is the town's final lottery.

• They have not been chosen for the lottery.