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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. Dunbar hold in her hands?
(a) A slingshot.
(b) The Hutchinson baby.
(c) A bag full of small stones.
(d) More moderate stones than Mrs. Delacroix.

2. What is the instruction given to the villagers about what to do after they have drawn?
(a) They are to register with Mr. Graves as having drawn.
(b) They are to show their papers to everyone.
(c) They are to look at their papers but not show anyone else.
(d) They are not to look at thier papers untill all have drawn.

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

4. What does Jackson hint in the story when Tessie is very late arriving?
(a) That Tessie is always late for everything.
(b) That Tessie is a scatter brain.
(c) That Tessie is not originally from the village.
(d) That Tessie has a premonition of something bad.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the children running around that morning?

2. Where does Mrs. Hutchinson locate her husband and children?

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

4. What does Mr. Summers do as soon as he is sworn in?

5. What does Tessie's paper mean?

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