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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Tessie first?
(a) A stone hits her on the side of her head.
(b) They present her with roses.
(c) The women form a circle around her to change her clothes.
(d) She is given a tiara.

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

3. What serious formality occurs before the lottery begins?
(a) The pledge of allegiance.
(b) The swearing in of the officials.
(c) The blessing of the box.
(d) The singing of the village anthem.

4. What is Mrs. Hutchinson's behavior as she makes her way to her family?
(a) Laughing and apologizing for being late.
(b) Perplexed and confused.
(c) Somber and angry.
(d) Anxious and in a hurry.

5. What does the lottery hint at?
(a) Education.
(b) Recreation.
(c) Politics.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jackson saying about tradition.

2. Why are people gathering in the town square?

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

4. What are the women doing before the lottery?

5. Is everyone present as the lottery ceremony begins?

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