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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 Mr. Zanini's distinction at the lottery?
(a) He is the only single man there.
(b) He is the last one to draw a slip from the black box.
(c) He is the oldest man at the lottery.
(d) He is the first one to draw in the lottery.

2. What does Tessie do with her paper?
(a) She holds it behind her back.
(b) She runs around showing it to all the women.
(c) She puts it in her purse.
(d) She looks at it and is dissapointed that hers is not the one.

3. What happens to Tessie first?
(a) They present her with roses.
(b) She is given a tiara.
(c) A stone hits her on the side of her head.
(d) The women form a circle around her to change her clothes.

4. Is everyone present as the lottery ceremony begins?
(a) No, one entire family is missing.
(b) No, one woman comes running up late.
(c) Yes, it is a crime to be late for the lottery.
(d) Yes, they do not start until all are there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets to go first in the second drawing?

2. What element of surprise does Jackson use in the story?

3. When is the lottery held each year?

4. How long has the lottery been going on?

5. What is the tone as the story begins?

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