The Story
"The Lottery" is told in what point of view?
Third-person point of view
Who is the oldest living participant in the annual tradition?
Old Man Warner
What year was this short story written?
1948
... is a long-established and inherited custom or practice.
What is the definiton of tradition?
Who is the author of "The Lottery?"
Shirley Jackson
What tense is the story "The Lottery" told in?
Past tense
Who is the official winner of the lottery after the second round?
True/False: In paragraph 32, Old Man Warner mainly talks about how he is much wiser than the other villagers?
False
He mainly talks about the power of a tradition like the Lottery.
... is the state of being gathered together.
What is the definition of assembled?
How often does the Lottery occur?
Annually/Every year
What word best describes the mood of the villagers in attendance to the Lottery?
a. sad
b. horrified
c. impatient
d. jovial
c. impatient
Who is the person conducting the ceremony?
Mr. Summers
What paragraph shows that Mrs. Hutchinson was running late?
Paragraph 8
... means to run out or to end.
What is the definition of lapse?
...means an object used for a particular purpose or activity.
What is the definition of paraphernalia?
In which month does the Lottery occur?
June
Who is the father of three kids and husband to Tessie?
Bill Hutchinson
What paragraph helps to best explain that the villagers wanted to get the event over with?
Paragraph 10
What is the definition of lottery?
Why was Tessie upset about the first drawing?
She believed that her husband was hurried when he went up to draw.
What item was used instead of paper in the past?
Wood Chips
Who was not in attendance at this year's lottery because of a broken leg?
Clyde Dunbar
What paragraph mainly discusses why the Lottery is an event that they take part in annually?
Paragraph 32
"Brings good luck"
What is the definition of perfunctory?
Why did the villagers originally participate in the Lottery?
They believed the ritual sacrifice would bring them good fortune.