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

2. What does Tessie try to do before Bill draws for the family?
(a) Stand where the newspaper photographer can get her photo.
(b) Run home to change clothes.
(c) Include her daughter's family in the drawing.
(d) Find her three children to stand with their father.

3. Is Mr. Summers exempt from the lottery?
(a) Yes. But he makes a pretense of drawing anyway.
(b) No. He calls out his own name, too.
(c) No. But he is the only one allowed to look into the box while drawing.
(d) Yes. Otherwise they would have to get a new administrator every year.

4. In general, what type of village is the setting of the story?
(a) A farming village.
(b) A manufacturing village.
(c) A retirement village.
(d) A mining village.

5. What does Mr. Graves carry onto the village square?
(a) A roster of the village people.
(b) A three-legged stool.
(c) An American flag.
(d) A trumpet to begin the ceremony.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Has there ever been any other breaks with tradition?

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

4. Why does his oldest son not draw for him?

5. When Mr. Summers says it is time, what does everyone do?

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