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

2. Why does Tessie try to add her daughter's family to Bill Hutchinson's second drawing?
(a) The more people in the drawing, the greater chance she has of not getting the dot.
(b) She wants her daughter to have a chance to win, too.
(c) She feels the need to have all her family with her.
(d) She is trying to get the whole thing done over.

3. What sound is heard as the papers are opened?
(a) The school marching band.
(b) A collective sigh.
(c) Nothing. It is very quiet.
(d) The women speaking all at once.

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

5. In a large village, how long might the lottery last?
(a) Not long because of better equipment.
(b) An hour because the slips were mailed to the people.
(c) As much as seven days.
(d) All day because they have more activities in the square.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, what idea does Shirley Jackson carefully avoid?

2. What is the tone as the story begins?

3. How long has the lottery been going on?

4. What is on Tessie Hutchinson's paper?

5. Why do they stop using the wood chips?

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