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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. Why do they stop using the wood chips?

2. What finally happens with Tessie?

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

4. Who was the last to arrive at the lottery?

5. What sound is heard as the papers are opened?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is different about this year's lottery?

3. This time, who comes forward to draw slips of paper from the box?

4. After locating the holder of the black spot, what do the villagers do?

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

6. What is THE LOTTERY meant to satirize?

7. Who do they look for before continuing with the lottery?

8. How is the black spot finally revealed?

9. What request do Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves make of the villagers and who volunteers?

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

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 2

Write a few paragraphs about fear of the unknown. Think of a time when you were anxious because you did not know what was going to happen. Then write down what you were afraid of and whether your fears were real or unfounded.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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