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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people live in the village?
(a) About 300.
(b) Just under 1,000.
(c) 3,446.
(d) Less than 100.

2. What does Tessie try to do before Bill draws for the family?
(a) Find her three children to stand with their father.
(b) Include her daughter's family in the drawing.
(c) Stand where the newspaper photographer can get her photo.
(d) Run home to change clothes.

3. When is the lottery held each year?
(a) At Thanksgiving.
(b) Before the corn harvest.
(c) During the full moon.
(d) At the beginning of spring.

4. How do most of the villagers appear to regard the lottery?
(a) They are confused about it.
(b) They look forward to it.
(c) They hate it.
(d) They do not like the suspense.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How do they assemble when it is time to begin the ceremony?

4. What does Jackson suggest about civic prominence in the character of Mr. Summers.

5. Why are the children running around that morning?

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