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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Jackson saying about tradition.
(a) That it is necessary to keep a culture alive.
(b) That it is bad luck to change it.
(c) That tradition is better than creating new ways.
(d) That very few people question it.

3. What is the date of the lottery?
(a) February 2nd
(b) April 1st
(c) July 4th
(d) June 27th

4. Who needs help from Mr. Graves to open his slip?
(a) All of the children.
(b) Tessie.
(c) Little Dave Hutchinson.
(d) The youngest daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, what idea does Shirley Jackson carefully avoid?

2. What is Mr. Zanini's distinction at the lottery?

3. What does Tessie do with her paper?

4. Who is the first to hold up his slip of paper?

5. How do they assemble when it is time to begin the ceremony?

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