Author's Purpose
D. Show the sadness of death
B. Build suspense
B. More nervous.
Extra Point: What quote proves this?
The main theme of this story emphasizes...
A. The value placed on human life.
B. The importance of tradition and faith in small towns
C. The foolishness of blindly following tradition
D. The importance of being on time
C. The foolishness of blindly following tradition
What human trait does the author Shirley Jackson criticize in this story?
A. Arrogance
B. Conformity
C. Curiosity
D. Greed
B. Conformity
C. That the lottery is a pleasant tradition
The rituals of the lottery...
A. have become more casual over time.
B. are the same as they have been for generations.
C. have become stricter and more serious over time.
D. have been entirely forgotten by the town.
(Extra point: What quote proves this?)
A. have become more casual over time.
Extra point: What quote proves this?
Which of the following describes a theme of the text?
A. Even if something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.
B. Sometimes a few people must be sacrificed to ensure the group's survival.
C. Important decisions should not be made by lotteries.
D. Traditions help people understand the past.
A. Even if something is cruel, people have the tendency to follow the crowd and participate.
"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?
A. The clothing worn to the lottery
B. The chant that used to be sung during the lottery
C. The equipment needed for the lottery
D. The papers that are stored in the black box.
C. The equipment needed for the lottery
How does the detail "And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles" contribute to the text?
A. It emphasizes that children no longer understand the violence of the lottery.
B. It shows that Davy doesn't like his mother and wishes to hurt her.
C. It reveals that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.
D. It stresses that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's son.
D. It stresses that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson's son.
What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery?
A. It provides money to support farmers.
B. It tells farmers when to plant.
C. It determines what crops should be planted.
D. It helps ensure a good harvest.
(Extra Point: What quote proves this?)
D. It helps ensure a good harvest.
Extra Point: What quote proves this?
How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson's lateness?
A. Suspiciously
B. Rudely
C. Angrily
D. Pleasantly
(Extra Point: What quote proves this?)
D. Pleasantly
Extra Point: What quote proves this?
Why is Mrs. Hutchinson upset?
A. Mr. Summers tricked her husband.
B. She wasn't chosen for the lottery.
C. Her husband was chosen for the lottery.
D. Mr. Summers chose her husband for the lottery.
(Extra Point: What quote proves this?)
C. Her husband was chosen for the lottery.
Extra Point: What quote proves this?
What does Old Man Warner's character best represent in the story?
A. People’s desire to cling to tradition
B. People’s fear of change
C. People’s violent tendencies
D. People’s fear of death
(Extra point: What quote proves this?)
A. People’s desire to cling to tradition
Extra point: What quote proves this?
How do the townspeople view the lottery box?
A. They are afraid of it.
B. They all want to get rid of it.
C. They see it as part of a tradition.
D. They are disinterested in the box.
(Extra point: What quote proves this?)
C. They see it as part of a tradition.
Extra point: What quote proves this?
Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating in the lottery?
A. It's her turn to participate.
B. None of the men in her family are able to.
C. She is being punished by the town.
D. No one in her family will volunteer.
(Extra Point: What quote proves this?)
B. None of the men in her family are able to.
Extra Point: What quote proves this?
What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?
A. They are mostly light-hearted and friendly.
B. They are all serious and sad.
C. They are nervous and scared.
D. They are completely quiet.
(Extra Point: What quote proves this?)
A. They are mostly light-hearted and friendly.
Extra Point: What quote proves this?