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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Which man holds the winning paper?
(a) Old man Warner.
(b) Bob Martin.
(c) Bill Hutchinson.
(d) Mr. Graves.

3. What does Mr. Summers do as soon as he is sworn in?
(a) Bows low and receives the crown.
(b) Puts his hand on the black box three times.
(c) Faces and greets the villagers.
(d) Leads the invocation.

4. What is Tessie doing in the center of the circle of her friends, neighbors, and family?
(a) Sitting on a makeshift throne.
(b) Holding out her hands and crying that it is not fair.
(c) Dancing the lottery jig.
(d) Gloating that she is the winner.

5. Who gets to go first in the second drawing?
(a) The three children draw first.
(b) The oldest son draws first.
(c) Bill draws first.
(d) Tessie insists on drawing first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though they do not remember all the ancient ritual, what do the villagers all remember?

2. Why does his oldest son not draw for him?

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

4. How long has the lottery been going on?

5. Who tells the boys what to do on the morning of the lottery?

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