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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 Old man Warner's meaning when he says lottery in June, corn harvest soon?
(a) He thinks the lottery magically makes the harvest good.
(b) He sees the lottery as a way to fill time until the harvest.
(c) He thinks that June is too soon for the lottery.
(d) He judges time by the lottery.

2. Why does his oldest son not draw for him?
(a) His mother is next in line for the family.
(b) He rus away when the lottery begins.
(c) He is too small to reach inside the box.
(d) The boy is not yet sixteen.

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

4. What is Tessie doing in the center of the circle of her friends, neighbors, and family?
(a) Dancing the lottery jig.
(b) Sitting on a makeshift throne.
(c) Holding out her hands and crying that it is not fair.
(d) Gloating that she is the winner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do they stop using the wood chips?

2. Who gets to go first in the second drawing?

3. What trouble does Bobby Martin get into?

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

5. Who will participate in the ritual?

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