The Lottery

Last updated over 5 years ago

25 Nsɛmmisa

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The Lottery

Last updated over 5 years ago

25 Nsɛmmisa

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Who seems to be having the most fun?

The adults

The children

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Who seems to be having the most fun?

The adults

The children

1

Why aren't the villagers eager to make a new box?

1

The word "soberly" in this context most closely means...

Not drunk

Importantly

Carelessly

Good humored

1

Old Man Warner represents which of the following?

Hope

Change

Strength

Unwillingness to change

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

A reader would mostly likely assume winning the lottery was a good thing

A reader would expect Tessie to behave like everyone else

A reader wouldn't be surprised as this is an expected response

Most readers wouldn't be able to relate to the idea of winning a lottery

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

He is confused about what's happening

He respects adults and admires them

He is upset that his family won the lottery

He is scared

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Quote a line from the story that shows foreshadowing

1

Name a symbol in the story and tell what is symbolizes

1

Quote a line for the story that shows there is hope for this society.

1

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?

1

The word "soberly" in this context most closely means...

Not drunk

Importantly

Carelessly

Good humored

1

Why is Jack drawing instead of his father?

Jack's father is most likely still at home

Jack's father is most likely away at work

Jack's father most likely does not want to attend the lottery

Jack's father most likely won the lottery last year

Old Man Warner represents which of the following?

Hope

Change

Strength

Unwillingness to change

1

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

A reader would mostly likely assume winning the lottery was a good thing

A reader would expect Tessie to behave like everyone else

A reader wouldn't be surprised as this is an expected response

Most readers wouldn't be able to relate to the idea of winning a lottery

1

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

He is confused about what's happening

He respects adults and admires them

He is upset that his family won the lottery

He is scared

1

Quote a line from the story that shows foreshadowing

1

Name a symbol in the story and tell what is symbolizes

1

Quote a line for the story that shows there is hope for this society.

1

Who is the main character of the story? Explain.

1

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?

What is ironic about the setting of the story?

It describes a beautiful day although the ending to the story is gruesome.

Summer days are typically much hotter than what is described.

One would expect the story to take place in winter.

There is nothing ironic about the setting.

The children gathering rocks is an example of a...

Symbol

Metaphor

Personification

Foreshadow

What does Mr. Summers' name imply?

He is a kind person

He is a cold person

He likes summer

He is a leader of the town

The word "paraphernalia" most like means...

Money

Idea

Equipment

First

What is ironic about the setting of the story?

It describes a beautiful day although the ending to the story is gruesome.

Summer days are typically much hotter than what is described.

One would expect the story to take place in winter.

There is nothing ironic about the setting.

The children gathering rocks is an example of a...

Symbol

Metaphor

Personification

Foreshadow

What does Mr. Summers' name imply?

He is a kind person

He is a cold person

He likes summer

He is a leader of the town

The word "paraphernalia" most like means...

Money

Idea

Equipment

First

What does this paragraph demonstrate about traditions?

They are easily changed

They are rarely changed

They change, but slowly over time

They are never changed

The word "perfunctory" most closlely means...

Obligatory

Nasty

Beautiful

Musical

The word "interminably" most closlely means...

Quickly

Pointlessly

Endlessly

Slowly

Why was Tessie most likely late?

She forgot what day it was

She had to do dishes

She was distracted

She didn't want to go to the lottery

Why is Jack drawing instead of his father?

Jack's father is most likely still at home

Jack's father is most likely away at work

Jack's father most likely does not want to attend the lottery

Jack's father most likely won the lottery last year