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

3. What sound is heard as the papers are opened?
(a) The school marching band.
(b) The women speaking all at once.
(c) Nothing. It is very quiet.
(d) A collective sigh.

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

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

6. What is Jackson's main theme in the story?
(a) The need for tradition in small towns.
(b) The value of human life.
(c) The need for change in a community.
(d) The stupidity of blindly following tradition.

7. How do they list the villagers before the lottery begins?
(a) From the oldest to the youngest.
(b) From the youngest to the oldest.
(c) By heads of families.
(d) In alphabetical order.

8. How do most of the villagers appear to regard the lottery?
(a) They are confused about it.
(b) They do not like the suspense.
(c) They look forward to it.
(d) They hate it.

9. Who will participate in the ritual?
(a) All Tessie's friends, neighbors, and family members.
(b) Only the men of the village.
(c) The women because Tessie is a woman.
(d) The children only because it is their holiday.

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

11. What is stressed as important to the lottery all through the story?
(a) That family is the least important thing in the village.
(b) That everyone knows how the tradition began.
(c) That it is a tradition that must be continued.
(d) That everyone does not need to be present.

12. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?
(a) That he goes first every year to lessen his chances of getting the dot.
(b) That someone else should draw for him.
(c) That he doesn't like her and arranged for her to get the dot.
(d) That he cheated when he drew his own slip.

13. What is Mr. Summers' position in the town?
(a) He is the religious leader of the village.
(b) He is the superintendant of schools.
(c) He is the custodian of the town square.
(d) He is the town leader and owner of a coal business.

14. What are the men doing before it is time for the lottery to begin?
(a) Standing in a group talking about tractors and rain.
(b) Standing together and talking politics.
(c) Standing together and talking about women.
(d) Standing in a group but not talking.

15. 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.