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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 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) Sitting on a makeshift throne.
(d) Gloating that she is the winner.

2. Is everyone present as the lottery ceremony begins?
(a) Yes, it is a crime to be late for the lottery.
(b) No, one woman comes running up late.
(c) Yes, they do not start until all are there.
(d) No, one entire family is missing.

3. Why is everyone participating, even the Hutchinson children?
(a) Because it is a village activity.
(b) Because they have nothing better to do.
(c) Because they are all hypnotized.
(d) Because they will be jailed if they do not.

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. Who is the last person accounted for before the lottery begins?
(a) Mrs. Dunbar.
(b) Tessie Hutchinson.
(c) Old man Warner.
(d) The tall Watson boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of the lottery?

2. What serious formality occurs before the lottery begins?

3. Who helps hold the box to keep it steady?

4. Who is to draw for the Watson family?

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

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