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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Tessie by the time everyone has their stones?
(a) In the center.
(b) Running to hide.
(c) With her family.
(d) Behind Mr. Summers.

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

3. What are the women doing before the lottery?
(a) Running around looking for their children.
(b) Avoicing each other's eyes.
(c) Putting up the bunting.
(d) Standing together and gossiping.

4. When is the lottery held each year?
(a) At Thanksgiving.
(b) At the beginning of spring.
(c) Before the corn harvest.
(d) During the full moon.

5. What is Jackson saying about tradition.
(a) That it is bad luck to change it.
(b) That tradition is better than creating new ways.
(c) That very few people question it.
(d) That it is necessary to keep a culture alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, what type of village is the setting of the story?

2. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?

3. Which man holds the winning paper?

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

5. Why does Tessie try to add her daughter's family to Bill Hutchinson's second drawing?

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