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- 1. Multiple Choice
What may be the main theme of "The Lottery"Evil can be cloaked, or hidden, in something that seems to be good.Lotteries are always in the best interests of everyone involvedSticks and stone may break my bones, but lotteries will never hurt meTraditional villages consider females to have more authority. - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe exposition states that the children are gathering stones into a pile. This is an example of what literary device?PunSimileForeshadowingMetaphor
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is symbolized by the black dot?TraditionDeathFaithMankind
- 4. Multiple ChoiceOn what day does the lottery take place?January 25July 27September 4June 27
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen is the lottery conducted?Every 2 weeksEvery yearOnce a weekEvery time there is a full moon
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho "wins" the lottery?Clyde DunbarJoe SummersTessie HutchinsonBill Hutchinson
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe slips of paper replaced___________Chips of woodStonesCoalList of names
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the overall type of conflict in "The Lottery?"Characters vs. SelfCharacter vs. CharacterCharacter vs. SocietyCharacter vs. Fate
- 9. Multiple Choice"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."
The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story.
This passage is developing the _____________ for the reader?SettingRising actionThemeCharacterization - 10. Multiple Choice"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?The clothing worn to the lotteryThe chant that used to be sung during the lotteryThe equipment needed for the lotteryThe papers that are stored in the black box. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags