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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Delacroix have in her hands?
(a) The Hutchinson baby.
(b) A chocolate cake.
(c) A huge stone.
(d) The lottery flag.

2. What is the date of the lottery?
(a) April 1st
(b) February 2nd
(c) June 27th
(d) July 4th

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

4. What does everyone get at this point?
(a) Refreshments.
(b) Instructions.
(c) Stones.
(d) Blank papers.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the procedure after Bill reveals that his family is the one?

3. What is Mrs. Hutchinson's behavior as she makes her way to her family?

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

5. Who is assigned to conduct the lottery?

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