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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many slips do the Hutchinson's take out of the box?
(a) Four. One for each the family members except the baby.
(b) Three. One for Bill, Tessie, and Bill, Jr.
(c) Five. One for each member of the family.
(d) Two. One for Bill and one for Tessie.

2. Is everyone present as the lottery ceremony begins?
(a) Yes, they do not start until all are there.
(b) Yes, it is a crime to be late for the lottery.
(c) No, one entire family is missing.
(d) No, one woman comes running up late.

3. What explanation does the late comer give for being late?
(a) She overslept.
(b) She had a cake in the oven.
(c) Her clock had stopped.
(d) She forgot what day it is.

4. Why is everyone participating, even the Hutchinson children?
(a) Because they will be jailed if they do not.
(b) Because it is a village activity.
(c) Because they have nothing better to do.
(d) Because they are all hypnotized.

5. Why does his oldest son not draw for him?
(a) His mother is next in line for the family.
(b) He rus away when the lottery begins.
(c) The boy is not yet sixteen.
(d) He is too small to reach inside the box.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Summers' position in the town?

2. Who gets to go first in the second drawing?

3. What is the age of majority in the village?

4. What finally happens with Tessie?

5. Who helps hold the box to keep it steady?

(see the answer key)

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