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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Hutchinson locate her husband and children?
(a) At the end of the group.
(b) Off to one side of the group.
(c) At the front of the group.
(d) In the middle of the group.

2. Who helps hold the box to keep it steady?
(a) Mr. Graves and Mr. Summers.
(b) The mayor and the chief of police.
(c) Several of the larger boys.
(d) Mr. Martin and his son.

3. What is in the black box?
(a) Slips of paper.
(b) Beans.
(c) Stones.
(d) Wood chips.

4. What sound is heard as the papers are opened?
(a) The women speaking all at once.
(b) A collective sigh.
(c) Nothing. It is very quiet.
(d) The school marching band.

5. Who is assigned to conduct the lottery?
(a) Mr. Summers.
(b) Mr. Hutchinson.
(c) Mr. Graves.
(d) Mr. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is being used for the first time this year?

2. What does Jackson suggest about civic prominence in the character of Mr. Summers.

3. What does Mr. Graves carry onto the village square?

4. In a large village, how long might the lottery last?

5. Why do they stop using the wood chips?

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