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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hutchinson's behavior as she makes her way to her family?
(a) Laughing and apologizing for being late.
(b) Perplexed and confused.
(c) Somber and angry.
(d) Anxious and in a hurry.

2. What is the date of the lottery?
(a) April 1st
(b) June 27th
(c) February 2nd
(d) July 4th

3. When is the lottery held each year?
(a) At the beginning of spring.
(b) Before the corn harvest.
(c) During the full moon.
(d) At Thanksgiving.

4. How many people live in the village?
(a) Just under 1,000.
(b) Less than 100.
(c) 3,446.
(d) About 300.

5. Who helps hold the box to keep it steady?
(a) Several of the larger boys.
(b) Mr. Graves and Mr. Summers.
(c) Mr. Martin and his son.
(d) The mayor and the chief of police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the irony of Tessie Hutchinson drawing the black dot?

2. When Mr. Summers says it is time, what does everyone do?

3. What is revealing about the social order of the village?

4. Which man holds the winning paper?

5. What is the traditional job of the village boys on Lottery Day?

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