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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the irony of Tessie Hutchinson drawing the black dot?
(a) She drew the dot because she was late.
(b) Dessenters are a threat to tradition and must be removed.
(c) She was the only one who protested the procedure.
(d) Tessie did not know the tradition.

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

3. Has there ever been any other breaks with tradition?
(a) Yes. The ritual chant and the special salute were discarded.
(b) Yes, they used to hold the lottery only at night.
(c) No. This was the first time any changed was made.
(d) Yes, the box used to be white.

4. What does Mr. Graves carry onto the village square?
(a) An American flag.
(b) A trumpet to begin the ceremony.
(c) A roster of the village people.
(d) A three-legged stool.

5. Why can Clyde Dunbar not draw for his family?
(a) He is in the military.
(b) He is in the hospital.
(c) He is at home with a broken leg.
(d) He is on duty as fireman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the village look like on the morning of the lottery?

2. Who is to draw for the Watson family?

3. When is the lottery held each year?

4. What type of story is THE LOTTERY?

5. What is the age of majority in the village?

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