She was struck and killed by a car driven by Daisy Buchanan.
100
What are the kids gathering in the beginning of the story?
Stones
100
Describe 3 handicaps handed out.
Ear pieces, masks, weights
100
What is the American Dream today?
Education, Health, Wealth, Material Objects, Friends, Fun
200
What animal is Lennie obsessed with? What kind of animal does Lennie have for a pet?
Rabbits; a puppy
200
What is East Egg described as? What about West Egg?
Old Money and New Money
200
Who wins the lottery at first?
Bill Hutchinson
200
What year is this story taking place in?
2081
200
Describe the dream in Of Mice and Men
Have a small farm, lots of rabbits, work for themselves, etc
300
What did Curley wear that was out of the ordinary?
A glove on his hand with vaseline in it.
300
What does Gatsby do for a living? What about Nick?
Bootlegger. Sells Bonds
300
How often do they hold the lottery?
every year
300
Describe Harrison.
7ft tall, exceptionally strong, very smart, exceptional...more than equal
300
What got in the way of the American Dreams in The Great Gatsby for Tom and Gatsby?
Tom lost his mistress when she was killed, Gatsby was killed by George Wilson, however, his dream failed when Daisy refused to leave Tom.
400
What happened to Candy's dog? What does this allude to?
He was put down by another farm hand. This mimics the death of Lennie later in the book.
400
What is Gatsby's real name?
James Gatz
400
Describe the box that held the lottery slips.
Old, black, ominous, large, heavy.
400
What is the Handicapper General's name?
Diana Moon Glampers
400
What was life like in the 1950s? How did the story of The Lottery contradict this idea?
Pleasant--nuclear family was the goal (leave it to Beaver). This story showed how much people would sacrifice for the dream.
500
What happened to Lennie's puppy and Curley's wife at the end of the novel?
Lennie accidentally killed the puppy by petting it too hard. Lennie then strangled Curley's wife to keep his secret, also accidentally.
500
What do the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg represent? Describe them.
The all seeing/all knowing. Similar to God.
Large, blue, golden rimmed glasses.
500
Fill in the blank. Lottery in _________, _____ ____ ______ _______.
June, corn be heavy soon.
500
What amendments to the constitution allowed for everyone to be 'equal?'
211th, 212th, 213th
500
What can we guess is Vonnegut's goal by writing Harrison Bergeron? How does he feel about the American Dream?
To warn the future generations about the dangers of conformity. He wants individuality over equality. Less government involvement and more personal freedom.