Understanding Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

Understanding Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

Understanding Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.2.10, RI. 9-10.9, RL.2.6

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jonathan Conover

Used 9+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the weather like on the morning of June 27th in the village?

Rainy and cold

Clear and sunny

Overcast and gloomy

Snowy and windy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do the children do as they gather for the lottery?

Play games

Collect flowers

Stuff their pockets with stones

Sing songs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the black box symbolize in the story?

Tradition and the past

Wealth and prosperity

Happiness and joy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What theme is suggested by the villagers' attitudes toward the lottery?

The importance of family

The danger of blindly following traditions

The value of community

The joy of summer

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What role does Mr. Summers play in the lottery process?

Villager who participates

Organizer of the lottery

Town mayor

Historian of the village

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the dialogue in the text contribute to the story?

It creates suspense and mystery

It establishes a casual, unsettling tone

It highlights the beauty of the village

It encourages friendship among villagers

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the story explore the concept of conformity?

By showing villagers questioning the lottery

By illustrating the villagers' participation without thought

By depicting a rebellion against tradition

By celebrating individuality

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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