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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tessie by the time everyone has their stones?

2. What does Jackson hint in the story when Tessie is very late arriving?

3. Why are people gathering in the town square?

4. Has there ever been any other breaks with tradition?

5. Who needs help from Mr. Graves to open his slip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Mr. Zanini draw his paper?

2. What happens as the stoning begins?

3. As Tessie continues to voice her objections, what does her husband do?

4. What do the boys do to prepare for the lottery.

5. Eventually, how do the people assemble as they wait for the lottery?

6. As Mr. Summers turns to face the gathered villagers, what disturbance occurs?

7. What are the heads of families instructed to do with their slips of paper?

8. Are other lotteries still being held in other villages?

9. What does the setting of THE LOTTERY say about the citizens of the village.

10. What kind of lists are required for the conduct of the lottery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Expand on the character of Mr. Summers in THE LOTTERY. Describe how you imagine his business dealings in detail and his political control over the village.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper explaining how traditions may change over time. Traditions are usually handed down by example or word of mouth. How would this make it easy for change to happen?

Essay Topic 3

Write two or three paragraphs on the character of Mrs. Delacroix. Use your imagination to explain why she selected the largest stone she could find to throw at Tessie.

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