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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are people gathering in the town square?
(a) There is a band concert that morning.
(b) The mayor is making a speech.
(c) It is the annual lottery day.
(d) They are voting whether to discontinue the lottery.

2. What does everyone get at this point?
(a) Blank papers.
(b) Refreshments.
(c) Instructions.
(d) Stones.

3. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?
(a) That he goes first every year to lessen his chances of getting the dot.
(b) That he cheated when he drew his own slip.
(c) That someone else should draw for him.
(d) That he doesn't like her and arranged for her to get the dot.

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

5. Who is to draw for the Watson family?
(a) Mrs. Watson.
(b) The tall Watson boy.
(c) Mr. Watson's brother.
(d) Mr. Summers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the black box?

2. Which man holds the winning paper?

3. Who needs help from Mr. Graves to open his slip?

4. What does Mrs. Dunbar hold in her hands?

5. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?

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