The Lottery
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25 questions

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What is ironic about the setting of the story?
What is ironic about the setting of the story?
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The children gathering rocks is an example of a...
The children gathering rocks is an example of a...
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Who seems to be having the most fun?
Who seems to be having the most fun?
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What does Mr. Summers' name imply?
What does Mr. Summers' name imply?
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The word "paraphernalia" most like means...
The word "paraphernalia" most like means...

1
What is ironic about the setting of the story?
What is ironic about the setting of the story?
1
The children gathering rocks is an example of a...
The children gathering rocks is an example of a...
1
Who seems to be having the most fun?
Who seems to be having the most fun?
1
What does Mr. Summers' name imply?
What does Mr. Summers' name imply?
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The word "paraphernalia" most like means...
The word "paraphernalia" most like means...

1
Why aren't the villagers eager to make a new box?
Why aren't the villagers eager to make a new box?
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What does this paragraph demonstrate about traditions?
What does this paragraph demonstrate about traditions?
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The word "perfunctory" most closlely means...
The word "perfunctory" most closlely means...
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The word "interminably" most closlely means...
The word "interminably" most closlely means...
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Why was Tessie most likely late?
Why was Tessie most likely late?

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The word "soberly" in this context most closely means...
The word "soberly" in this context most closely means...
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Why is Jack drawing instead of his father?
Why is Jack drawing instead of his father?

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Old Man Warner represents which of the following?
Old Man Warner represents which of the following?

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Why might a reader be surprised by Tessie's reaction?
Why might a reader be surprised by Tessie's reaction?

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What does it show about Dave that he looked up at Mr. Graves "wonderingly"
What does it show about Dave that he looked up at Mr. Graves "wonderingly"

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Quote a line from the story that shows foreshadowing
Quote a line from the story that shows foreshadowing
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Name a symbol in the story and tell what is symbolizes
Name a symbol in the story and tell what is symbolizes
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Quote a line for the story that shows there is hope for this society.
Quote a line for the story that shows there is hope for this society.
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Who is the main character of the story? Explain.
Who is the main character of the story? Explain.
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In about 3-4 sentences, tell what you think the point of the story is. How does this story relate to our society? How does it serve as a warning?
In about 3-4 sentences, tell what you think the point of the story is. How does this story relate to our society? How does it serve as a warning?