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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Summers do as soon as he is sworn in?
(a) Puts his hand on the black box three times.
(b) Faces and greets the villagers.
(c) Leads the invocation.
(d) Bows low and receives the crown.

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

3. What is the instruction given to the villagers about what to do after they have drawn?
(a) They are to show their papers to everyone.
(b) They are not to look at thier papers untill all have drawn.
(c) They are to look at their papers but not show anyone else.
(d) They are to register with Mr. Graves as having drawn.

4. 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.

5. What is in the black box?
(a) Stones.
(b) Slips of paper.
(c) Beans.
(d) Wood chips.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the children running around that morning?

2. What is the age of majority in the village?

3. Where does Mrs. Hutchinson locate her husband and children?

4. Which stones are the most prized for use in the lottery?

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

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