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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, what idea does Shirley Jackson carefully avoid?
(a) Winning the lottery.
(b) Sweepstakes.
(c) The time it takes to hold the lottery.
(d) The odds of winning.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In a large village, how long might the lottery last?

2. How do they assemble when it is time to begin the ceremony?

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

4. Why are the children running around that morning?

5. What does Jackson suggest about civic prominence in the character of Mr. Summers.

(see the answer key)

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