The Lottery'

When and where does "the lottery" take place in the story?

• In the winter, in a large city

• On June 27th, in a small village square

• In the fall, at the town hall

• On July 4th, in a school gymnasium

Who is responsible for conducting the lottery in the village?

• Mr. Graves

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Clyde Dunbar

What object is used to hold the slips of paper for the lottery?

• A wooden chest

• A black box

• A glass jar

• A metal bucket

Who draws for Clyde Dunbar during the lottery, and why?

• His wife, because he has a broken leg

• His son, because he is too old

• Mr. Summers, because Clyde is absent

• Old Man Warner, because he volunteers

How do the children behave before the lottery begins?

• They sit quietly and wait

• They gather stones and play

• They help set up the black box

• They argue with the adults

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

• It is a symbol of tradition and the lottery's history

• It is used to store money for the village

• It is a new addition to the ritual

• It is used to collect taxes

How has the lottery ritual changed over the years?

• The villagers have added more steps to the process

• Some traditional procedures and objects have been discarded

• The lottery is now held twice a year

• The black box has been replaced with a new one

How does Tessie Hutchinson arrive at the square on the day of the lottery?

• She is the first to arrive, waiting for everyone else

• She arrives late, hurrying and joking about forgetting the day

• She is brought by Mr. Summers

• She refuses to attend

What is Tessie Hutchinson's reaction when she realizes the significance of the day's lottery?

• She is excited to participate

• She protests and claims the process is unfair

• She volunteers to help Mr. Summers

• She congratulates the winner

Why do the villagers believe the lottery is necessary?

• They think it brings good luck for the harvest

• They want to choose a new leader

• It is required by law

• It is a form of entertainment