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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 the irony of Tessie Hutchinson drawing the black dot?
(a) She drew the dot because she was late.
(b) Dessenters are a threat to tradition and must be removed.
(c) She was the only one who protested the procedure.
(d) Tessie did not know the tradition.

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

3. What is Jackson saying about tradition.
(a) That tradition is better than creating new ways.
(b) That it is bad luck to change it.
(c) That very few people question it.
(d) That it is necessary to keep a culture alive.

4. What does Jackson suggest about civic prominence in the character of Mr. Summers.
(a) That wealth is the standard for importance.
(b) That everyone is equal regardless of wealth.
(c) That age is the criterion for civic leadership.
(d) That Summers has no real power in the village.

5. What does Mrs. Delacroix have in her hands?
(a) The lottery flag.
(b) A huge stone.
(c) A chocolate cake.
(d) The Hutchinson baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the lottery been going on?

2. What is Mr. Zanini's distinction at the lottery?

3. What do some people think about discontinuing the lottery?

4. How many people live in the village?

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

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