Non-conformist #1
Non-conformist #2
Vocab ABC's
Lottery Reading Questions
100
This civil rights leader is famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech. (Hint: He has a national holiday named after him.)
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
100
He led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolution and became the first U.S. President
Who is George Washington?
100
This word means "to gather"
assemble
100
Who conducts the lottery in the village?
Mr. Summers
200
She refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. (Hint: Her action led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.)
Who is Rosa Parks?
200
This Swedish teenager became famous for her climate activism and speeches at international forums.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
200
rowdy, out of control
boisterous
200
What is the main reason Mr. Summers suggests using slips of paper instead of wood chips for the lottery?
The village population has grown.
300
This civil rights leader founded the United Farm Workers and fought for the rights of farm workers.(Hint: His name sounds like a salad.)
Who is Cesar Chavez?
300
This South African leader and Nobel laureate fought against apartheid and became the country's first Black president.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
300
To be free from attachment
disengaged
300
What is the main purpose of the lottery in the village?
To ensure a good harvest
400
This Pakistani activist survived an assassination attempt for advocating girls' education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
400
This former U.S. Vice President won a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to combat climate change.
Who is Al Gore?
400
personal belongings, items associated with a specific activity
paraphernalia
400
What item does Mr. Summers use to conduct the lottery?
A black wooden box
500
He helped lead India to independence from British rule through nonviolent protest.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
500
She led the campaign for women's right to vote in the United States and appeared on the dollar coin.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
500
An action/gesture performed merely as a routine duty, with minimum effort
perfunctory
500
What type of argument is used here?