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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 the first to hold up his slip of paper?
(a) Mr. Summers.
(b) Mr. Graves.
(c) Bill Hutchinson.
(d) Old man Warner.

2. What is on each of the children's papers?
(a) A secret message.
(b) Colored pictures.
(c) Nothing. They are blank.
(d) Gift certificates.

3. 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.

4. What does Mrs. Dunbar hold in her hands?
(a) A bag full of small stones.
(b) A slingshot.
(c) The Hutchinson baby.
(d) More moderate stones than Mrs. Delacroix.

5. What is being used for the first time this year?
(a) A bigger stool.
(b) Black and white ping pong balls.
(c) Slips of paper instead of wood chips.
(d) A new black box.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on Tessie Hutchinson's paper?

2. How long has the lottery been going on?

3. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?

4. Is Mr. Summers exempt from the lottery?

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

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