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Question 1 (4 points)
What is the overall mood of the story?
a
fanciful
b
dark
c
romantic
d
joyful
Question 2 (4 points)
What is the author's tone?
a
humorous
b
informal
c
horror
d
witty
Question 3 (4 points)
Who is the main character?
a
Davy
b
Ms. Dunbar
c
Tessie
d
Mr. Summers
Question 4 (4 points)
What is the genre of the story?
a
horror
b
science fiction
c
historical fiction
d
comedy
Question 5 (4 points)
"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny." This sttement refers to the
a
setting
b
climax
c
theme
d
resolution
Question 6 (4 points)
"Mrs. Hutchinson screamed and they were upon her." refers to what part of the plot?
a
exposition
b
climax
c
setting
d
rising action
Question 7 (4 points)
From what point of view is the story told?
a
first person
b
third person omniscient
c
second person
d
third person limited
Question 8 (4 points)
The winner of the lottery is stoned to death. This is an example of
a
irony
b
symbolism
c
moral
d
foreshadowing
Question 9 (4 points)
One theme in the story is
a
hate
b
birth
c
tradition
d
love
Question 10 (4 points)
What is the main conflict?
a
Man vs. Technology
b
Man vs. Self
c
Man vs. Society
d
Man vs. Nature
Question 11 (4 points)
"Mrs. Hutchinson came hurriedly along the path to the square, her sweater thrown over her shoulders, and slid into place in the back of
the crowd." This is an example of
a
the resolution
b
a rising action
c
the climax
d
a falling action
Question 12 (4 points)
A woman's status is greater than a man's in "The Lottery."
True
False
Question 13 (4 points)
Everyone has to participate in the lottery, even the children.
True
False
Question 14 (4 points)
What can be seen on the slip of the paper of the winner of the lottery?
a
a red L
b
a red X
c
nothing
d
a black spot
Question 15 (4 points)
What is an example of foreshadowing in the story?
a
Children gathering stones at the start of the story
b
Mr. Summers description
c
The black box
d
The slips of paper
Question 16 (4 points)
What is the theme of the story?
a
Racism is wrong.
b
Blindly following tradition can be dangerous.
c
Love can overcome death.
d
Stoning people gives a good harvest.
Question 17 (4 points)
What is the prize for the lottery?
a
Money
b
A new car
c
Being Stoned to Death
d
A trip to Russia
Question 18 (4 points)
What was used to store the slips of paper?
a
a white crate
b
old water jug
c
a paper bag
d
old black box
Question 19 (4 points)
Who was the antagonist?
a
all the villagers
b
Joe Summers
c
Mr. Warner
d
Davey Hutchinson
Question 20 (4 points)
In what season does "The Lottery" occur?
a
Fall
b
Summer
c
Spring
d
Winter
Question 21 (4 points)
How long does it take for the event of the lottery to finish?
a
all day
b
two weeks
c
two days
d
less than two hours
Question 22 (4 points)
Who arrived late to the lottery?
a
Mr. Hutchinson
b
Mrs. Delacroix
c
Mrs. Hutchinson
d
Mr. Warner
Question 23 (4 points)
1. Who is the town's lottery official?
a
Mr. Hutchinson
b
Old Man Warner
c
Mr. Summers
d
Bobby Martin
Question 24 (4 points)
How often is the lottery held?
a
yearly
b
twice a year
c
once a month
d
every 5 years
Question 25 (4 points)
What does the black box symbolize?
a
rocks
b
death
c
summertime
d
life
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