This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Genres > Short Stories > The Lottery – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Lottery Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The lottery in this story takes place on A) Halloween. B) June 27th. C) April 15th. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) June 27th. 2. In what order do the people go up to the box to select their piece of paper? A) There is no order. B) The draw straws to see who goes first. C) Alphabetical order. D) The richest people go first. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alphabetical order. 3. What does the term 'daintly' refer to? A) Delicately, in a lady-like fashion. B) Personal belongings, items associated with a specific activity. C) Punishment, repercussions. D) Boldly resistant or challenging. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Delicately, in a lady-like fashion. 4. Which of these actions is scornful? A) Planning a picnic for someone. B) Building a pool for your neighbor. C) Keying someone's car. D) Cooking an elaborate dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Keying someone's car. 5. The end of the story is ironic because ..... A) The winner of the lottery wins a huge prize. B) The townspeople are happy. C) The author is the mother. D) The winner of the lottery loses their life. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The winner of the lottery loses their life. 6. Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity A) Paraphernalia. B) Disengaged. C) Shabbier. D) Ritual. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paraphernalia. 7. An example of a phrase is A) Over our head. B) The over spending left them in over their heads. C) This is a dependent clause. D) He felt in over his head. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Over our head. 8. Which of the following best describes the theme of 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson? A) Traditions help people to understand the past better. B) The dangers of blindly following a tradition without questioning it. C) The importance of maintaining an old tradition in a small community. D) A person's sacrifice for the greater good. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The dangers of blindly following a tradition without questioning it. 9. In an abundant manner A) Defiantly. B) Precede. C) Profusely. D) Jovial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Profusely. 10. What genre of literature is The Lottery and The Hunger Games? A) Utopian. B) Dystopian. C) Fantasy. D) Sci-Fi. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dystopian. 11. Which of these statements best expresses a theme in this text? A) Money doesn't buy happiness. B) Always ask for more than you need. C) You need money to make money. D) If you don't play, you can't win. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Money doesn't buy happiness. 12. Violence in a peaceful society and the refusal to abandon outdated rituals are examples of which literary device? A) Tone. B) Theme. C) Mood. D) Setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Theme. 13. Which option is correct for the meaning of 'disengaged'? A) To free from attachment. B) Bulky in figure. C) Punishment, repercussions. D) With unreasonable irritation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To free from attachment. 14. A disengaged student does not participate in class. A) True. B) False. C) Neither true or false. D) Both true and false. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing? A) The lottery is held in the summer time. B) Tessie arrives late to the lottery. C) Mr. Summers is the man who controls the lottery. D) Clyde Dunbar broke his leg. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tessie arrives late to the lottery. 16. "People began to look around to see The Hutchinsons. Bill Hutchinson was standing quiet, staring down at the paper in his hand" (paragraph 46). A) Foreshadowing. B) Not Foreshadowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Foreshadowing. 17. Which best expresses how the lottery ticket affects Ivan's opinion of his wife? A) He becomes resentful of her and finds her unattractive. B) He suddenly acts very nice to his wife because he thinks that she will have money. C) He does not care about money; he just wants to finish reading the paper. D) He appreciates her more than ever because her money can solve their problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He becomes resentful of her and finds her unattractive. 18. This word means "a gap or pause in action A) Paraphernalia. B) Splintered. C) Boisterous. D) Lapse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lapse. 19. What human trait does Shirley Jackson criticize in this story? A) Conformity. B) Curiosity. C) Love. D) Greed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conformity. 20. "The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago ..... " In this passage form the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to? A) The clothing worn during the lottery. B) The chant that is used during the lottery. C) The papers in the black box. D) All of the equipment needed for the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the equipment needed for the lottery. 21. To take something away A) Remove. B) Quit. C) General. D) Apart. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Remove. 22. Which member of the Hutchinson family was not required to draw? A) Janey. B) Bill Jr. C) Eva. D) Little Davey. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eva. 23. What does Katniss do in The Hunger games when Prim is picked for the annual "games" ? A) She doesn't do anything, Prim means nothing to her. B) She runs away from the ceremony happening. C) She gets upset and begins to cry. D) She volunteers and takes the spot of Prim to be in the Hunger Games. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She volunteers and takes the spot of Prim to be in the Hunger Games. 24. PART A:What is Old Man Warner's point of view in regards to the lottery? A) He thinks the lottery is foolish. B) He wants to keep the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wants to keep the lottery. 25. The lottery started on ..... A) May 28th. B) August 28th. C) July 26th. D) June 27th. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) June 27th. 26. What is ironic about the title "The Lottery" ? A) A lottery is usually a good thing; no one wants to win this lottery. B) The cash prize for this lottery is very small. C) Only men are able to win this lottery. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A lottery is usually a good thing; no one wants to win this lottery. 27. At the beginning of the story, the tone of the passage is what? A) Creepy. B) Sad. C) Scary. D) Happy and delightful. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Happy and delightful. 28. What does the term 'perfunctory' refer to? A) A person who is constantly scolding or reprimanding with loud and abusive speech. B) With unreasonable irritation. C) Performed merely as a routine duty. D) Personal belongings, items associated with a specific activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Performed merely as a routine duty. 29. The title of the story, "The Lottery", is an example of which literary device? A) Irony. B) Drama. C) Symbolism. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Irony. 30. Imagine Laney, Reagen, and Jack are in a school play rehearsal. Who among them is likely to perform in a loud, energetic, and cheerful way, just like a character in a lively play? A) Serene Jack. B) Quiet Laney. C) Boisterous Jack. D) Reserved Reagen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Boisterous Jack. 31. "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. There's always been a lottery, ". What does this show the reader? A) The lottery is a tradition. B) The elders (old people) believe that the lottery is needed. C) They believe if they don't do the lottery, they will starve. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 32. Why did the townspeople accept the lottery? A) It's the way things were always done. B) They had gotten a taste for blood and liked it. C) They were told they had to keep it going. D) It was the only way they were going to be able to grow their crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's the way things were always done. 33. Who refuses to take part in the lottery? A) Everyone participated in the lottery. B) Tessie's friends. C) Tessie Hutchinson. D) Bill Hutchinson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Everyone participated in the lottery. 34. Who said that:''It isn't fair." A) Mr. Hutchinson. B) Little Davy. C) Mrs. Graves. D) Tessie. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tessie. 35. Done in an exact way A) Chance. B) Precede. C) Necessary. D) Precisely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Precisely. 36. What was the original paraphernalia for the lottery? A) Chips of wood. B) Three-legged stool. C) Slips of paper. D) Black box. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chips of wood. 37. Seriously or solemnly A) Gravely. B) Sincerely. C) Imprudently. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gravely. 38. Who officiates the lottery? A) Mr. Summers. B) Tessie Hutchinson. C) Mrs. Delacroix. D) Mr. Graves. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mr. Summers. 39. What connotation does the word "soberly" have? A) Positive. B) Negative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative. 40. Independent or Dependent ClauseI really liked the tigers at the zoo. A) Independent Clause. B) Dependent Clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent Clause. 41. What type of tone does the title and beginning of story set? A) Sad. B) Gloomy. C) Ecstatic. D) Happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Happy. 42. How frequently is the lottery conducted? A) Every full moon. B) Every year. C) Every month. D) Every week. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Every year. 43. What's another word for seizing and holding onto something? To grab something but not intercept it? A) Catching. B) Brushing against. C) Grasping. D) Poking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grasping. 44. What was inferred by "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon" ? A) The lottery is tied to deeply held religious beliefs. B) The lottery is tied to a superstition about the success of their crops. C) The lottery is the way they are able to fertilize their crops. D) The lottery has to take place when it's warm or it won't be right. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The lottery is tied to a superstition about the success of their crops. 45. What is the effect of the repetition of the lottery ritual in 'The Lottery'? A) It creates a sense of familiarity and routine. B) It adds suspense and tension to the story. C) It emphasizes the importance of tradition. D) It highlights the villagers' boredom. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It emphasizes the importance of tradition. 46. Represents mark of identification leading to death. A) Black dot. B) Tessie Hutchinson. C) Black box. D) Mr. Summers. E) Boys gathering stones. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Black dot. 47. Mrs. Hutchinson was anxious about the lottery all morning, so she arrived early to hear Mr. Summers declare the lottery open. (a) A) True. B) To False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To False. 48. To use power to move A) Conformity. B) Remove. C) Force. D) Lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Force. 49. Which character is not in attendance at this year's lottery because of a broken leg? A) Old Man Warner. B) Mr. Summers. C) Clyde Dunbar. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clyde Dunbar. 50. Which of the following words best describes the general mood of the villagers in attendance? A) Jovial. B) Impatient. C) Sad. D) Horrified. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Impatient. 51. Who was the first to appear in the square? A) Heads of families. B) Women. C) Children. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Children. 52. A series of actions or types of behavior regularly followed by someone or people A) Dramatic irony. B) Theme. C) Customs, rituals, traditions. D) Imagery. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Customs, rituals, traditions. 53. Directions:Please match the following definition with the correct term belowcheerful and friendly A) Murmur. B) Paraphernalia. C) Shabbier. D) Interminably. E) Jovial. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Jovial. 54. Equipment used for a particular purpose or activity A) Shabby. B) Interminable. C) Parachute. D) Paraphernalia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Paraphernalia. 55. The Lottery was created as a ..... A) Book. B) Short story. C) Newspaper article. D) Movie. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Short story. 56. "The Lottery" is told from which point of view? A) First person. B) Third-person omniscient. C) Third-person limited/objective. D) Second person. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third-person limited/objective. 57. Both ethical and unethical are ..... A) ADVERBS. B) NOUNS. C) ADJECTIVES. D) VERBS. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ADJECTIVES. 58. I often have to take an Advil after my shift because my coworkers are ..... A) Unethical. B) Daintily. C) Boisterous. D) Ethical. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Boisterous. 59. What line does the author write to help develop the setting in the exposition? A) "The lottery took two days and had to be started on June 26th.". B) "The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day.". C) "The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago.". D) "Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to pick it up with both hands.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day.". 60. What is the "prize" for winning the lottery? A) You get to be the next official of the lottery. B) You win $ 10, 000 in cash. C) You win food for the year. D) You are stoned to death. 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