The Lottery

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.

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson get upset and tell Tessie to, "shut up"?

• Mr. Summers tricked her husband.

• She wasn't chosen for the lottery.

• Her husband was chosen for the lottery.

• Mr. Summers chose her husband for 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.

Which of the following is a possible theme for the text?

• Even is something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.

• Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group's survival.

• Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.

• Traditions help people understand the past.

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.

Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

• Shirley Jackson

• Edgar Allen Poe

• Marco Rubio

• Donald Trump

What is the primary setting of 'The Lottery'?

• A small village

• A bustling city

• A remote island

• A suburban neighborhood

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'The Lottery'?

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification