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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What finally happens with Tessie?
(a) She has a heart attack and dies.
(b) She has to catch and throw back the stones.
(c) She must dodge all the stones.
(d) All the villagers stone her to death.

2. In the story, what idea does Shirley Jackson carefully avoid?
(a) The time it takes to hold the lottery.
(b) The odds of winning.
(c) Winning the lottery.
(d) Sweepstakes.

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

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

5. What is being used for the first time this year?
(a) A new black box.
(b) Black and white ping pong balls.
(c) A bigger stool.
(d) Slips of paper instead of wood chips.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jackson saying about tradition.

2. What does Jackson hint in the story when Tessie is very late arriving?

3. What is on each of the children's papers?

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

5. Which stones are the most prized for use in the lottery?

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