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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do most of the villagers appear to regard the lottery?
(a) They look forward to it.
(b) They do not like the suspense.
(c) They hate it.
(d) They are confused about it.

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

3. How many slips do the Hutchinson's take out of the box?
(a) Five. One for each member of the family.
(b) Four. One for each the family members except the baby.
(c) Two. One for Bill and one for Tessie.
(d) Three. One for Bill, Tessie, and Bill, Jr.

4. What does Mr. Summers do as soon as he is sworn in?
(a) Bows low and receives the crown.
(b) Leads the invocation.
(c) Faces and greets the villagers.
(d) Puts his hand on the black box three times.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of story is THE LOTTERY?

2. What finally happens with Tessie?

3. What is Tessie doing in the center of the circle of her friends, neighbors, and family?

4. Which stones are the most prized for use in the lottery?

5. What is the tone as the story begins?

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