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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Has there ever been any other breaks with tradition?
(a) Yes, the box used to be white.
(b) No. This was the first time any changed was made.
(c) Yes. The ritual chant and the special salute were discarded.
(d) Yes, they used to hold the lottery only at night.

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

3. What is the age of majority in the village?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Thirty.

4. What is happening when they make any change in the lottery procedure?
(a) It is a break with tradition.
(b) It is nothing drastic in the minds of the villagers.
(c) The people are becoming better educated.
(d) It makes the tradition stronger.

5. Why can Clyde Dunbar not draw for his family?
(a) He is at home with a broken leg.
(b) He is in the military.
(c) He is in the hospital.
(d) He is on duty as fireman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the men doing before it is time for the lottery to begin?

2. What is on each of the children's papers?

3. Why does the lottery begin late in this village?

4. Who needs help from Mr. Graves to open his slip?

5. What is Tessie Hutchinson doing when she realizes Bill has the marked slip?

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