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The Lottery
By james quinlan
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Question 11
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Why aren't the villagers eager to make a new box?
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Question 18
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Old Man Warner represents which of the following?
Hope
Change
Strength
Unwillingness to change
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Question 19
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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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Question 20
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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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Question 21
21.
Quote a line from the story that shows foreshadowing
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Question 22
22.
Name a symbol in the story and tell what is symbolizes
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Question 1
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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.
Question 2
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The children gathering rocks is an example of a...
Symbol
Metaphor
Personification
Foreshadow
Question 3
3.
Who seems to be having the most fun?
The adults
The children
Question 4
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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
Question 5
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The word "paraphernalia" most like means...
Money
Idea
Equipment
First
Question 6
6.
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.
Question 7
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The children gathering rocks is an example of a...
Symbol
Metaphor
Personification
Foreshadow
Question 8
8.
Who seems to be having the most fun?
The adults
The children
Question 9
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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
Question 10
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The word "paraphernalia" most like means...
Money
Idea
Equipment
First
Question 12
12.
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
Question 13
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The word "perfunctory" most closlely means...
Obligatory
Nasty
Beautiful
Musical
Question 14
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The word "interminably" most closlely means...
Quickly
Pointlessly
Endlessly
Slowly
Question 15
15.
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
Question 16
16.
The word "soberly" in this context most closely means...
Not drunk
Importantly
Carelessly
Good humored
Question 17
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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
Question 23
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Quote a line for the story that shows there is hope for this society.
Question 24
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Who is the main character of the story? Explain.
Question 25
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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?
