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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Has there ever been any other breaks with tradition?
(a) Yes. The ritual chant and the special salute were discarded.
(b) Yes, they used to hold the lottery only at night.
(c) Yes, the box used to be white.
(d) No. This was the first time any changed was made.

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

4. How long has the lottery been going on?
(a) Over several generations.
(b) Since before people arrived from Europe.
(c) For the last five years.
(d) Since the Pilgrims.

5. What is the procedure after Bill reveals that his family is the one?
(a) The Hutchinson family will draw straws to see who takes the prize.
(b) The youngest Hutchinson will claim the prize.
(c) Slips will be put in the box for every member of the Hutchinson family.
(d) The village people will vote for their favorite Hutchinson family member.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is everyone present as the lottery ceremony begins?

2. Where is Tessie by the time everyone has their stones?

3. How many people live in the village?

4. Where does Mrs. Hutchinson locate her husband and children?

5. What is revealing about the social order of the village?

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