Characters
Hutchinson
Good natured; jolly
Jovial
Noisy; high spirited
Boisterous
On what material are family names placed in the black box?
Slips of paper
One which day does the lottery take place?
June 27th
What member of the family wins the lottery?
Mother
Openly or boldly resisting
Defiantly
Careless; matter of routine
Perfunctory
Why do the townspeople participate in the lottery?
It is a ritual.
What happens to the winner of the lottery?
They get stoned
Which family draws the marked slip?
Hutchinson
Released or loosened from something
Equipment used for particular purpose
Paraphernalia
Why don't they stop having it?
They may be afraid of change in tradition.
How often is the lottery held?
Yearly
Why doesn't Clyde Dunbar attend the lottery?
He has a broken leg.
A routing followed faithfully
Ritual
Given freely; lavishly
Profusely
How is irony used in the story?
The title represents a good image.
What appears on the condemned family slip?
Black spot
Who is the town's lottery official/conductor?
Mr. Summers
Faded and dingy from wear
Shabbier
Bad temper
Petulant
Which part of the story foreshadows the lottery?
The children gathering stones.
How long does it take to conduct the lottery?
Two hours