Exploring Themes and Symbols in 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson

What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th?

• Rainy and cold

• Clear and sunny

• Foggy and humid

• Cloudy and windy

How many people lived in the village?

• About 100

• About 200

• About 400

• About 300

Who conducted the lottery?

• Mr. Martin

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Graves

What was used to draw the names in the lottery?

• Chips of wood

• Slips of paper

• Coins

• Marbles

Who arrived late to the lottery?

• Mrs. Dunbar

• Mrs. Graves

• Mrs. Hutchinson

• Mrs. Delacroix

Why did Mrs. Dunbar have to draw for her family?

• Her husband was out of town

• Her husband broke his leg

• She volunteered

• Her son was too young

What did Old Man Warner think about giving up the lottery?

• He was indifferent

• He supported it

• He thought it was foolish

• He was unsure

Who was selected in the final drawing?

• Bill Hutchinson

• Nancy Hutchinson

• Little Dave

• Tessie Hutchinson

What did the villagers use to stone Tessie Hutchinson?

• Sticks

• Stones

• Bricks

• Dirt

What was Tessie Hutchinson's reaction to the final result?

• She claimed it was unfair

• She laughed

• She accepted it calmly

• She tried to run away