The Lottery
Which object is NOT associated with the lottery?
Paper
or
Seeds
Who are Harrison's parents in this story?
George and Jocelynn
or
George and Hazel
What do the people in this society from "The Pedestrian" do in their free time?
Watch Tv (television)
What is one theme that connects “The Lottery,” “The Pedestrian,” and “Harrison Bergeron”?
Society can pressure people to conform, even when its rules or traditions are unfair or harmful.
Which is an example of satire?
A. A student creates a funny poster showing a school where students spend six hours taking tests but never learn anything, criticizing how much schools focus on testing.
B. A student creates a funny poster showing a student who forgets to study for a test and gets every question wrong.
What was on the piece of paper for the lottery winner?
A black spot
Which statement best describes a "handicap" as it is used in THIS story?
physical disability a person has.
OR
A limitation set on the body or mind to prevent you from being your best.
What does Leonard do for a living?
OR
Writer
Which theme is most strongly conveyed in "The Lottery"?
Luck determines your status in society.
OR
It is dangerous to blindly following tradition without questioning it
What are some examples of types of conflict that we've seen in ALL THREE short stories?
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Who conducts the lottery for the village?
Old Man Warner
OR
Mr.Summers
How old is Harrison?
18 yrs old
or
14 yrs old
Why is Leonard stopped by the police car?
He was walking around outside
Which of the following is a possible theme in "The Pedestrian"?
Being overly dependent on technology can lead to isolation and loss of individuality.
OR
Technology can make people's lives easier allowing you to become lazy.
Fill in the following conjunction: Harrison had to wear handicaps ___ the government wanted everyone to be equal.
Because
Which evidence from the story best shows that Tessie Hutchinson is hypocritical?
She encourages her husband to draw quickly so they can be done.
OR
She protests “It isn’t fair, it isn’t right” only after her family is chosen.
Which of the following was NOT one of Harrison's handicaps?
a wig
or
rubber clown nose
What is ANOTHER reason the police find Leonard to be unusual?
He doesn't remember where he was walking to.
OR
He is not married.
Which of the following BEST describes the message of "Harrison Bergeron"?
If we are all forced to be equal and exactly the same, no one will get to show off their individuality and special talents.
OR
It is always important to be kind to everyone that you meet, regardless of who they are.
Fill in the following conjunction:
Harrison removed his handicaps, ___ the government viewed him as a threat.
So
On what date every year does the lottery occur?
June 27th
OR
July 20th
How does Hazel react to her son's death on live television?
She turns off the TV in protest.
OR
She is unable to fully process that he has died.
Where is Leonard taken once he is arrested?
He is taken to RCTV- a rehabilitation center for people who no longer watch TV.
OR
He is taken to the Pschiatric Center for Research on Regressive Tendencies.
What is a common central idea between all three short stories?
loss of creativity
OR
conformity
Fill in the following conjunction: Hazel could not remember what happened to Harrison, ___ George understood the seriousness of the situation.
but