"Snow" by Julia Alvarez
Who is the narrator of the story “Snow”?
Yolanda
What is the name of the narrator who seeks revenge against Fortunato?
Montressor
Who draws the marked paper at the end of the lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
What is the name of the boy who tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse?
Roger
Who does the narrator murder in the story?
The old man
In what country does Yolanda attend school during the story?
United States
Where does Montresor lead Fortunato during the carnival night?
In what type of community does the lottery take place?
Small village/town
Where does Mrs. Jones take Roger after catching him?
Her apartment
What feature of the old man does the narrator obsess over?
The old man’s “vulture eye”
What larger fear does the snow symbolize for Yolanda?
Fear and uncertainty caused by the Cold War and political violence
What rare wine does Montresor claim to have purchased in order to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
Amontillado
What object symbolizes tradition and the town’s refusal to change?
What did Roger want to buy with the money he tried to steal?
Blue Suede Shoes
Where does the narrator hide the old man’s body after the murder?
Under the floorboards
What internal conflict does Yolanda experience when she sees the snow falling outside the classroom window?
Her fear that the falling snow is a nuclear attack or radioactive fallout
What theme is most strongly developed through Montresor’s careful planning and manipulation of Fortunato?
Revenge
Who protests the results of the lottery after her family is selected?
Tessie Hutchinson
What important lesson does Roger learn from Mrs. Jones?
Kindness and trust can change a person’s behavior
What literary device is most clearly shown through the narrator’s claim that he is sane while describing irrational actions?
An unreliable narrator
What theme is developed through Yolanda’s reaction to the snow?
Fear and past experiences can shape a person’s understanding of the world
Why is Fortunato especially vulnerable to Montresor’s trap during the events of the story?
He is intoxicated, prideful about his wine knowledge, and unaware of Montresor’s true intentions
What theme is revealed by the townspeople’s willingness to continue the lottery despite its violent outcome?
The danger of blindly following tradition
Why is Roger surprised by the way Mrs. Jones treats him after he attempts to rob her?
She shows him kindness, trust, and compassion instead of punishment
What theme is revealed when the narrator finally confesses to the murder?
Guilt can overpower a person’s mind and conscience