Understanding 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson

What activity did Mr. John Paul ask the students to do at the beginning of the class?

• Sing a song

• Write a poem

• Draw a picture

• Write their dream profession on a stone

What type of written work was the video about?

• A play

• A short story

• A novel

• A poem

Who is the author of 'The Lottery'?

• Shirley Temple

• Shirley H. Jackson

• Shirley MacLaine

• Shirley Jameson

Which of the following is NOT one of the lesson objectives?

• Analyze recurring themes

• Interpret the horror genre

• Examine social commentaries

• Learn about modern technology

Which element of a short story includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?

• Setting

• Theme

• Character

• Plot

Who is the main character in 'The Lottery'?

• Mr. Summers

• Old Warner

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Bill Hutchinson

What role does Mr. Summers play in the story?

• He is the town's blacksmith

• He is the lottery official

• He is a farmer

• He is a school teacher

What does Old Warner symbolize in the story?

• Youth

• Tradition

• Rebellion

• Innovation

What is the setting of 'The Lottery'?

• A futuristic metropolis

• A deserted island

• A small rural village

• A bustling city

What is the significance of the lottery in the story?

• It is a ritual sacrifice for the harvest

• It is a form of entertainment

• It is a way to distribute wealth

• It is a method to choose leaders