
Understanding Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

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English
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8th Grade
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Jonathan Conover
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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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