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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of the story?
an inner urban city
small country village
New York City
the Texas panhandle
- 2. Multiple Choice
What day is the lottery held each year?
December 24th
February 9th
June 27th
July 15th
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the mood as the story begins?
Cheerful, bright and colorful
Dreary and ominous; there is a sense of fear and foreboding
Dry and factual like a newspaper article
Boring and nondescript; it is just an average day with an overcast sky
- 4. Multiple Choice
What point of view does Jackson employ in "The Lottery"?
1st
2nd
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
- 5. Multiple Choice
At the beginning, the children were gathering stones into a pile. That is an example of what literary device?
simile
metaphor
imagery
foreshadowing
- 6. Multiple Choice
In the story, the lottery is put in the same category as "the square dances, the teenage club, the Halloween program" and other "civic activities" (lines 38-40). Based on these ideas, how do you expect the winner of the lottery to feel?
bored
curious
fearful
happy
- 7. 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. - 8. Multiple Choice
What is ironic about the setting in the story?
This happens to take place in summer, which is typically a time of joy and happiness
School just let out for the summer
Everyone was able to attend the lottery
There just happened to be stones lying around
- 9. Multiple Choice
When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, "Used to be a saying about 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.' First thing you know, we'd all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns" (lines 197-199). What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery from these lines?
It provides money to support farmers.
It tells farmers when to plant.
It determines what crops should be planted.
It helps ensure a good harvest.
- 10. Multiple Choice
"The slip of paper...had a black spot on it, the black spot Mr. Summers had made the night before with the heavy pencil in the coal company office." This passage supports the story's:
Foreshadowing
Situational Irony
Symbolism
Theme
- 11. Multiple Choice
What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?
dread and surprise
excitement and happiness
peace and anticipation
sadness and boredom
- 12. Multiple Choice
Many times Jackson slows down the pace in "The Lottery" in order to
Emphasize tradition
Build suspense
Cheer up the reader
Show the sadness of death
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the climax of the story?
When the boys gather stones into a pile
It is revealed that Tessie's slip has the black dot
When Mr. Summers starts the Lottery
Bill Hutchinson draws the slip of paper
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the resolution of the story?
Tessie says this is unfair
Tessie is stoned to death
All of the villagers go back to work as if nothing happened
Tessie picks the black dot
- 15. Multiple Choice
The main theme of this story emphasizes
The value placed on human life.
The importance of tradition and faith in small towns
The importance of being on time
The foolishness of blindly following tradition
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho "wins" the lottery?Clyde DunbarJoe SummersTessie HutchinsonBill Hutchinson
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why could you characterize Tessie as a selfish woman?
She arrived late and didn't care about the lottery.
She wanted her own daughter to participate in the lottery.
She went last to pick her slip of paper.
She was excited that her husband won the first round.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe winner of the lottery was stoned to death.
This is an example of:SymbolismIronyForeshadowingBad luck - 19. Multiple Choice
"Listening to the young folks, nothing's good enough for them. Next thing you know, they'll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody work any more, live that way for a while. Used to be a saying, " Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon... There's always been a lottery." What does the speaker symbolize?
Death
Justice
Mob Mentality
Tradition
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is symbolized by the black dot?TraditionDeathFaithMankind
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the overall type of conflict in "The Lottery"?
Characters vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Fate
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words best describes the general mood of the villagers in attendance?
A. jovial
B. sad
C. impatient
D. horrified
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is "Mob Mentality" ?
a crime syndicate that influences thoughts
A group of people
None of the above
a phenomenon in which people follow the actions and behaviors of their peers when in large groups.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why is it ironic that Mrs. Dellacroix chose the largest stone?
She spoke to Tessie Hutchinson as if they were friends.
She hated Tessie Hutchinson
She was very vocal about the lottery being barbaric
She stated at the beginning that small stones where the best
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe black box most likely symbolizes what?A good harvestTraditionLifeSadness
- 26. Multiple Choice
How does the detail “And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles” contribute to the text?
It emphasizes that the children no longer understand the violence of the lottery.
It shows that Davy doesn’t like his mother and wishes to hurt her.
It reveals that no one expects Davy to seriously injure his mother.
It stresses that everyone participates in the lottery, even Mrs. Hutchinson’s son.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What human trait does the author Shirley Jackson criticize in this story?
Arrogance
Conformity
Curiosity
Greed
- 28. Multiple Choice
Part A: What does Old Man Warner’s character represent in the text?
people’s desire to cling to tradition
people’s fear of change
people’s violent tendencies
people’s fear of death
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