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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) Somber and angry.
(b) Perplexed and confused.
(c) Laughing and apologizing for being late.
(d) Anxious and in a hurry.

2. What serious formality occurs before the lottery begins?
(a) The singing of the village anthem.
(b) The pledge of allegiance.
(c) The blessing of the box.
(d) The swearing in of the officials.

3. What finally happens with Tessie?
(a) She must dodge all the stones.
(b) She has to catch and throw back the stones.
(c) All the villagers stone her to death.
(d) She has a heart attack and dies.

4. Which man holds the winning paper?
(a) Bill Hutchinson.
(b) Bob Martin.
(c) Old man Warner.
(d) Mr. Graves.

5. What is the age of majority in the village?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twenty-one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is being used for the first time this year?

2. Where is Tessie by the time everyone has their stones?

3. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?

4. What does Mrs. Delacroix have in her hands?

5. How does Jackson suggest that tradition may be questioned?

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