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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Hutchinson locate her husband and children?
(a) Off to one side of the group.
(b) At the end of the group.
(c) In the middle of the group.
(d) At the front of the group.

2. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?
(a) Mr. Adams.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mrs. Graves.
(d) Tessie Hutchinson.

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

4. What does Jackson suggest about civic prominence in the character of Mr. Summers.
(a) That wealth is the standard for importance.
(b) That Summers has no real power in the village.
(c) That age is the criterion for civic leadership.
(d) That everyone is equal regardless of wealth.

5. What is Jackson saying about tradition.
(a) That very few people question it.
(b) That tradition is better than creating new ways.
(c) That it is necessary to keep a culture alive.
(d) That it is bad luck to change it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What serious formality occurs before the lottery begins?

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

3. How do they list the villagers before the lottery begins?

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

5. Who is the last person accounted for before the lottery begins?

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