Plot and Setting
What kind of setting does the story have?
A. Big City
B. Small Village
C. Airport
D. Dave & Busters
B. Small Village
What does the black box symbolize in "The Lottery"?
A. Wealth and prosperity
B. Hope and resilience
C. Blind allegiance to tradition
D. Moral correctness
C. Blind allegiance to tradition
In a sentence describing a garden after a heavy rain, which use of "profusely" is most appropriate?
A. The flowers bloomed profusely, covering the path in color.
B. The gardener walked profusely down the lane.
C. The rain sounded profusely
D. The fence was profusely and old.
A. The flowers bloomed profusely, covering the path in color
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
J.D. Vance
What season does the story take place in?
A. Fall
B. Winter
C. Spring
D. Summer
D. Summer
Why is it ironic that the story is titled "The Lottery"?
A. The winner doesn't win that much money
B. The winner is actually killed, meaning it's the ultimate bad luck
C. The winner actually has to split their money with the rest of the community
D. Old Man Warner should have died but he cheated
B. The winner is actually killed, meaning it's the ultimate bad luck
Which sentence best shows the meaning of "boisterous"?
A. The library remained boisterous as students whispered quietly.
B. The courtroom was boisterous with polite applause.
C. The boisterous crowd cheered loudly for the visiting team.
D. The boisterous instructions were written in tiny print.
C. The boisterous crowd cheered loudly for the visiting team.
As of April 2026, what individual person has the most followers on TikTok?
Khaby Lame
Who is the MC of the Lottery?
A. Old Man Warner
B. Mr. Hutchinson
C. Mr. Summers
D. Mrs. Adams
C. Mr. Summers
Which theme is most strongly developed in the story?
A. The danger of unquestioned tradition
B. The strength of community values
C. The danger of individuals in society
D. The strength of individuals in society
A. The danger of unquestioned tradition
Choose the sentence that correctly uses "jovial."
A. His jovial tone made the tense meeting feel lighter.
B. She placed the jovial book carefully on the shelf.
C. The paint was jovial across the canvas.
D. The instructions were jovial and unreadable.
A. His jovial tone made the tense meeting feel lighter.
In Amazon Prime Video’s superhero satire The Boys, which actor portrays the tough, foul-mouthed leader Billy Butcher?
Karl Urban
What did they use to draw names from before they used paper slips?
When Mr. Warner says, “Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon”, this reflects:
A. Scientific logic
B. Superstition tied to tradition
C. Economic planning
D. Religious doctrine
B. Superstition tied to tradition
Put the word "defiantly" in a sentence correctly (school appropriate!)
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Which country holds the record for the most world cup titles ?
Brazil
Which character mentions the phrase "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon"?
Old Man Warner
Does Tessie have a say in the end over her fate?
A. Yes, she can appeal the verdict in the courts
B. Yes, she can ask the village elders for sympathy
C. No, she has committed too many crimes
D. No, there are no second chances in this system
D. No, there are no second chances in this system
Put the word "paraphernalia" in a sentence correctly (school appropriate!)
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Name at least three performers in this year's Coachella Music Festival
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How does the character of Mr. Summers represent the theme of the "banality of evil"?
A. He is a cruel, sadistic leader who enjoys killing.
B. He is a cold, calculated planner who does not believe in the ritual.
C. He is a regular, jovial businessman conducting a business meeting, making the murder routine and impersonal.
D. He is a weak leader who is forced to lead by the town.
C. He is a regular, jovial businessman conducting a business meeting, making the murder routine and impersonal.