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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is to draw for the Watson family?
(a) Mrs. Watson.
(b) Mr. Summers.
(c) Mr. Watson's brother.
(d) The tall Watson boy.

2. What holiday is mentioned in the story that suggests this village is in America?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Groundhog Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) The 4th of July.

3. What does everyone get at this point?
(a) Refreshments.
(b) Instructions.
(c) Stones.
(d) Blank papers.

4. What is the instruction given to the villagers about what to do after they have drawn?
(a) They are to register with Mr. Graves as having drawn.
(b) They are to look at their papers but not show anyone else.
(c) They are not to look at thier papers untill all have drawn.
(d) They are to show their papers to everyone.

5. Though they do not remember all the ancient ritual, what do the villagers all remember?
(a) The burning of the box.
(b) The stones.
(c) The song.
(d) The march.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the boys what to do on the morning of the lottery?

2. Which stones are the most prized for use in the lottery?

3. Who is the first to hold up his slip of paper?

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

5. Who is assigned to conduct the lottery?

(see the answer key)

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