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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jackson suggest that tradition may be questioned?

2. Who is to draw for the Watson family?

3. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?

4. Why do they stop using the wood chips?

5. What does the lottery hint at?

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