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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 procedure after Bill reveals that his family is the one?
(a) Slips will be put in the box for every member of the Hutchinson family.
(b) The Hutchinson family will draw straws to see who takes the prize.
(c) The youngest Hutchinson will claim the prize.
(d) The village people will vote for their favorite Hutchinson family member.

2. What does Mr. Summers carry onto the village square?
(a) The village flag.
(b) A milking stool.
(c) The book of rules.
(d) A black, wooden box.

3. Who gets to go first in the second drawing?
(a) Tessie insists on drawing first.
(b) Bill draws first.
(c) The oldest son draws first.
(d) The three children draw first.

4. When is the lottery held each year?
(a) During the full moon.
(b) At the beginning of spring.
(c) At Thanksgiving.
(d) Before the corn harvest.

5. What is on each of the children's papers?
(a) Nothing. They are blank.
(b) Colored pictures.
(c) A secret message.
(d) Gift certificates.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, what idea does Shirley Jackson carefully avoid?

2. What is Mr. Summers' position in the town?

3. What is the tone as the story begins?

4. In general, what type of village is the setting of the story?

5. Is everyone present as the lottery ceremony begins?

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