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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 Jackson's first element of surprise in the story?
(a) Mr. Graves forgetting the stool.
(b) Tessie being late for the lottery.
(c) Mr. Summers changing the tradition.
(d) The boys gathering stones.

2. What is in the black box?
(a) Wood chips.
(b) Slips of paper.
(c) Beans.
(d) Stones.

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

4. What is Old man Warner's meaning when he says lottery in June, corn harvest soon?
(a) He thinks that June is too soon for the lottery.
(b) He judges time by the lottery.
(c) He thinks the lottery magically makes the harvest good.
(d) He sees the lottery as a way to fill time until the harvest.

5. What is on Tessie Hutchinson's paper?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A message.
(c) A black spot.
(d) The number 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do they assemble when it is time to begin the ceremony?

3. What are some villages rumored to be doing with their lottery?

4. What is the tone as the story begins?

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

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