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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 everyone get at this point?
(a) Instructions.
(b) Refreshments.
(c) Blank papers.
(d) Stones.

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

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 stressed as important to the lottery all through the story?
(a) That it is a tradition that must be continued.
(b) That everyone does not need to be present.
(c) That family is the least important thing in the village.
(d) That everyone knows how the tradition began.

5. What does Mr. Summers carry onto the village square?
(a) A black, wooden box.
(b) The village flag.
(c) A milking stool.
(d) The book of rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accusation does Tessie make to Joe Summers?

2. When Mr. Summers says it is time, what does everyone do?

3. What does Mr. Graves carry onto the village square?

4. What type of story is THE LOTTERY?

5. What is happening when they make any change in the lottery procedure?

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