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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the procedure after Bill reveals that his family is the one?
(a) The village people will vote for their favorite Hutchinson family member.
(b) Slips will be put in the box for every member of the Hutchinson family.
(c) The Hutchinson family will draw straws to see who takes the prize.
(d) The youngest Hutchinson will claim the prize.

3. Who is assigned to conduct the lottery?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mr. Graves.
(c) Mr. Summers.
(d) Mr. Hutchinson.

4. What explanation does the late comer give for being late?
(a) She overslept.
(b) She had a cake in the oven.
(c) She forgot what day it is.
(d) Her clock had stopped.

5. What does Tessie's paper mean?
(a) She has been chosen.
(b) She will have to draw again.
(c) She is out of the lottery.
(d) She gets to select the winner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is to draw for the Watson family?

3. What finally happens with Tessie?

4. What does Mrs. Dunbar hold in her hands?

5. What is stressed as important to the lottery all through the story?

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