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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Is Mr. Summers exempt from the lottery?
(a) No. But he is the only one allowed to look into the box while drawing.
(b) Yes. But he makes a pretense of drawing anyway.
(c) No. He calls out his own name, too.
(d) Yes. Otherwise they would have to get a new administrator every year.

3. What is happening when they make any change in the lottery procedure?
(a) It is nothing drastic in the minds of the villagers.
(b) It is a break with tradition.
(c) It makes the tradition stronger.
(d) The people are becoming better educated.

4. Where is Tessie by the time everyone has their stones?
(a) Behind Mr. Summers.
(b) With her family.
(c) Running to hide.
(d) In the center.

5. What serious formality occurs before the lottery begins?
(a) The pledge of allegiance.
(b) The swearing in of the officials.
(c) The singing of the village anthem.
(d) The blessing of the box.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is heard as the papers are opened?

2. Why can Clyde Dunbar not draw for his family?

3. What holiday is mentioned in the story that suggests this village is in America?

4. Though they do not remember all the ancient ritual, what do the villagers all remember?

5. What is Old man Warner's meaning when he says lottery in June, corn harvest soon?

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