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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tessie try to add her daughter's family to Bill Hutchinson's second drawing?
(a) She is trying to get the whole thing done over.
(b) The more people in the drawing, the greater chance she has of not getting the dot.
(c) She feels the need to have all her family with her.
(d) She wants her daughter to have a chance to win, too.

2. What is the age of majority in the village?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twenty-one.

3. Who is assigned to conduct the lottery?
(a) Mr. Graves.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mr. Summers.
(d) Mr. Hutchinson.

4. What happens to Tessie first?
(a) They present her with roses.
(b) She is given a tiara.
(c) The women form a circle around her to change her clothes.
(d) A stone hits her on the side of her head.

5. What is Mrs. Hutchinson's behavior as she makes her way to her family?
(a) Perplexed and confused.
(b) Anxious and in a hurry.
(c) Somber and angry.
(d) Laughing and apologizing for being late.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many people live in the village?

3. Who is to draw for the Watson family?

4. What is Tessie doing in the center of the circle of her friends, neighbors, and family?

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

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