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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first person called to draw for the lottery?
(a) Tessie Hutchinson.
(b) Mrs. Graves.
(c) Mr. Adams.
(d) Mr. Martin.

2. What is Jackson's main theme in the story?
(a) The value of human life.
(b) The need for change in a community.
(c) The stupidity of blindly following tradition.
(d) The need for tradition in small towns.

3. Who was the last to arrive at the lottery?
(a) Tessie Hutchinson.
(b) Mrs. Martin.
(c) Mrs. Graves.
(d) Mrs. Summers.

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

5. Who gets to go first in the second drawing?
(a) Bill draws first.
(b) The oldest son draws first.
(c) The three children draw first.
(d) Tessie insists on drawing first.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trouble does Bobby Martin get into?

2. What is the procedure after Bill reveals that his family is the one?

3. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?

4. What element of surprise does Jackson use in the story?

5. In a large village, how long might the lottery last?

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