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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 box used to be white.
(b) Yes. The ritual chant and the special salute were discarded.
(c) No. This was the first time any changed was made.
(d) Yes, they used to hold the lottery only at night.

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

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

4. In a large village, how long might the lottery last?
(a) An hour because the slips were mailed to the people.
(b) Not long because of better equipment.
(c) As much as seven days.
(d) All day because they have more activities in the square.

5. What is on each of the children's papers?
(a) Colored pictures.
(b) Nothing. They are blank.
(c) A secret message.
(d) Gift certificates.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who will participate in the ritual?

4. What is the tone as the story begins?

5. What does everyone get at this point?

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