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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to hold up his slip of paper?
(a) Mr. Graves.
(b) Old man Warner.
(c) Bill Hutchinson.
(d) Mr. Summers.

2. Who helps hold the box to keep it steady?
(a) The mayor and the chief of police.
(b) Mr. Graves and Mr. Summers.
(c) Mr. Martin and his son.
(d) Several of the larger boys.

3. What element of surprise does Jackson use in the story?
(a) Winning a lottery is usually a good thing and not something to dread.
(b) That the community does not know what the
(c) That the government steps in and stops the lottery.
(d) That Tessie sacrifices herself for her children.

4. How many people live in the village?
(a) About 300.
(b) Just under 1,000.
(c) Less than 100.
(d) 3,446.

5. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?
(a) Mrs. Graves.
(b) Mr. Adams.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Tessie Hutchinson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is everyone participating, even the Hutchinson children?

3. What does Tessie try to do before Bill draws for the family?

4. When is the lottery held each year?

5. What explanation does the late comer give for being late?

(see the answer key)

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