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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 irony of Tessie Hutchinson drawing the black dot?
(a) She was the only one who protested the procedure.
(b) She drew the dot because she was late.
(c) Tessie did not know the tradition.
(d) Dessenters are a threat to tradition and must be removed.

2. Why are people gathering in the town square?
(a) They are voting whether to discontinue the lottery.
(b) The mayor is making a speech.
(c) It is the annual lottery day.
(d) There is a band concert that morning.

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

4. What does Mrs. Delacroix have in her hands?
(a) The Hutchinson baby.
(b) A huge stone.
(c) A chocolate cake.
(d) The lottery flag.

5. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?
(a) Mrs. Graves.
(b) Mr. Adams.
(c) Tessie Hutchinson.
(d) Mr. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tessie's paper mean?

2. When is the lottery held each year?

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

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

5. Is Mr. Summers exempt from the lottery?

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