Characters
Which character was late to the lottery? Why?
Mrs. Hutchinson. She forgot what day it was.
Which parts of the story provide foreshadowing about what is to come?
The kids picking up rocks, pile of rocks, other acceptable answers.
What color is the box?
Black.
How did Mrs. Hutchinson remember what day it was?
She looked out the kitchen window and the kids were gone.
What is a symbol in the story? What does it represent?
Various answers with support.
Which character thought quitting the lottery was a bad idea?
Old man Warner.
What is the climax of the story?
We find out who is the "winner" of the lottery - Tessie.
How long has Old Man Warner been present for the lottery?
77 years.
How many people live in the village?
300 people.
Who is the protagonist?
Mrs. Hutchinson.
Which character has broken a leg? Who draws for that character?
Mr. Dunbar. His wife draws for him.
What part of the story is MOST important in the falling action?
When Mrs. Hutchinson is protesting against the unfairness.
What is the newest change to the lottery ritual?
They use paper instead of wooden chips.
Who arrived in the square first?
The kids.
What is the Mood of the story?
The mood at first seems to be somewhat light but changes to sad, depressing, sombre (various other acceptable answers).
Which character brought the black box to the crowd?What other character brought the three legged stool?
Mr. Summers & postmaster/Mr.Graves.
What was the setting?
June 27, 10 am, a small rural village.
Where is the box kept during the rest of the year?
The night before its kept in a safe at the coal mine and the rest of the year different places nobody exactly knows.
How do the people know who wins the lottery?
They draw paper and who ever has the black dot wins.
What is the point of view?
3rd person objective!
Which character drew the marked paper out of the box? What happened to that character?
Tessie Hutchinson and she was stoned by everyone around her.
What type of conflict can be found in this story?
Various answers with SUPPORT.
How long does it take from beginning to end of the lottery?
10 A.m to noon dinner. Approximately 2 hours.
Who picks up the largest rock?
Mrs. Delacroix.
What type of characters are Mr. Summers and Mr. Hutchinson (dynamic or static)?
Static.