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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 the atmosphere of the village as the lottery gets under way?
(a) It is orderly and respectful.
(b) Everyone is talking at once.
(c) There is great jollity among the people.
(d) It is chaos.

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

3. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?
(a) That someone else should draw for him.
(b) That he goes first every year to lessen his chances of getting the dot.
(c) That he doesn't like her and arranged for her to get the dot.
(d) That he cheated when he drew his own slip.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does the late comer give for being late?

2. How do most of the villagers appear to regard the lottery?

3. What is the traditional job of the village boys on Lottery Day?

4. Who is to draw for the Watson family?

5. What sound is heard as the papers are opened?

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