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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do they assemble when it is time to begin the ceremony?
(a) Coming together in family groups.
(b) Making a huge circle in the town square.
(c) Crowding forward to try and be first to draw.
(d) In double file lines.

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

3. What explanation does the late comer give for being late?
(a) Her clock had stopped.
(b) She overslept.
(c) She had a cake in the oven.
(d) She forgot what day it is.

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

5. Who is to draw for the Watson family?
(a) Mr. Watson's brother.
(b) Mrs. Watson.
(c) Mr. Summers.
(d) The tall Watson boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the traditional job of the village boys on Lottery Day?

2. What is on each of the children's papers?

3. How many slips do the Hutchinson's take out of the box?

4. What do some people think about discontinuing the lottery?

5. Where is Tessie by the time everyone has their stones?

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