Vocabulary
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jovial
According to the story, Mrs. Foster has a fear of...
Being Late
In what season, does the Lottery take place?
Summer
The villagers gathering stones before the lottery is an example of what literary device?
Foreshadowing
What did the village previously use as tokens for the lottery?
wood chips
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
interminable
Where do Mr. and Mrs. Foster live and where is she traveling to?
New York City & Paris
What is the last name of Tessie?
Hutchinson
The black box represents tradition, this is an example of what literary device?
symbolism
What is the name of The Foster's Daughter?
easily irritated or annoyed
petulant
How is the weather during Mrs. Foster's first trip to the airport?
Foggy
Why do the village people participate in the lottery?
They hope to have a plentiful harvest (lots of crops)
Mrs. Foster reminding her husband to eat while she is away is an example of what literary device?
Irony
What is the name of the "official of the lottery"?
Mr. Summers
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
perfunctory
Why does Mrs. Foster need to use the elevator?
Her legs aren't too good for walking up the stairs
What does Tessie think is unfair about the drawing of the lottery?
Bill (her husband) did not get enough time to choose his paper
"The Way Up to Heaven" title is an example of what literary device?
What did Mr. Foster want Mrs. Foster to bring to their daughter?
A White Box
dignified and somber in manner or character
grave
What does Mrs. Foster send to her husband when she is away and when does she send it?
Letters Every Tuesday
Who is the Author of the Lottery?
Shirley Jackson
Unscramble the Phrases below:
YESHRIL AOKSNCJ
Shirley Jackson
Why is Mrs. Foster traveling?
She is visiting her daughter and grandchildren