CHEBOYGAN DAY – BASICS
The town of Kookaburra is best known for this.
What are traditions and gossip?
The main conflict Adele faces in the story.
being misunderstood and judged by rumors
The part of a story that introduces characters, setting, and background
Exposition
The object used to decide who is chosen in The Lottery.
Marked slip of paper
The word meaning two sides of a situation or character.
duality
Owen’s two best friends.
Jumi & Arpan
The character who welcomes and guides Adele at school.
Owen
The moment when the main problem or conflict is introduced.
inciting incident
The character who runs the lottery drawing.
Mr. Summers
The feeling of being isolated or excluded
alienation
The rule Owen, Jumi, and Arpan learn growing up.
“everyone has to serve somebody”
Why rumors about Adele and Claude spread so quickly.
people enjoy gossip and making stories
Which event best represents the exposition of The Lottery.
townspeople gathering in the square on a summer morning
Why the townspeople continue the lottery each year.
it is a tradition they do not question
A difficult decision between right and wrong.
moral quandary
How students react when the Cheboygans arrive at school.
they stop and stare
How Adele feels when Owen defends her
Thankful
The series of events where tension builds and problems get worse.
Rising Action
The purpose of the “Create Your Own Tradition” activity
Is to examine why people follow traditions and who benefits?
Something that cannot be avoided.
inevitability
Where Adele and Claude were born.
Cape Verde
What character from "Cheboygan Day" shares a name with a known pop artist
Adele
The most intense or important moment in a story.
Climax
This animal sleeps the most hours per day
Sloth
What is Mr. Taylor's middle name?
Michael