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

2. What does Mrs. Dunbar hold in her hands?
(a) The Hutchinson baby.
(b) A bag full of small stones.
(c) More moderate stones than Mrs. Delacroix.
(d) A slingshot.

3. 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) The youngest Hutchinson will claim the prize.
(c) The Hutchinson family will draw straws to see who takes the prize.
(d) Slips will be put in the box for every member of the Hutchinson family.

4. Why is everyone participating, even the Hutchinson children?
(a) Because they will be jailed if they do not.
(b) Because it is a village activity.
(c) Because they have nothing better to do.
(d) Because they are all hypnotized.

5. What is the irony of Tessie Hutchinson drawing the black dot?
(a) Dessenters are a threat to tradition and must be removed.
(b) Tessie did not know the tradition.
(c) She drew the dot because she was late.
(d) She was the only one who protested the procedure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Zanini's distinction at the lottery?

2. What holiday is mentioned in the story that suggests this village is in America?

3. How many slips do the Hutchinson's take out of the box?

4. Why does the lottery begin late in this village?

5. What serious formality occurs before the lottery begins?

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