The Lottery Quiz 24 (20 MCQs)

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1. Oh no, Mrs. Hutchinson is late! How did the townsfolk react to her tardiness?

Correct Answer: D) Pleasantly.

2. What can you infer is the original purpose of the lottery based on the line "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon" ?

Correct Answer: C) The lottery was created so the village would have good crops.

3. The year of the story "The Lottery"

Correct Answer: B) 1948.

4. What was represented by the black box?

Correct Answer: B) Coffin.

5. Who takes part in the first drawing?

Correct Answer: C) The head of the household.

6. Who complains that Mr. Hutchinson didn't get enough time to select his slip of paper?

Correct Answer: A) Tessie.

7. How do the townspeople feel about the lottery?

Correct Answer: A) They eagerly anticipate it every year.

8. What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th?

Correct Answer: B) Clear and sunny.

9. Who is with Georgie at the end of the book?

Correct Answer: A) Mrs. Harper.

10. "She held her breath as her husband went forward" (paragraph 26)

Correct Answer: A) Foreshadowing.

11. What is the significance of the black box mentioned in the story?

Correct Answer: B) It symbolizes tradition and ritual.

12. To release or separate from

Correct Answer: D) Disengaged.

13. What does Georgie do when he can't sing at the funeral?

Correct Answer: B) He runs away.

14. Mr. Summers represents

Correct Answer: B) Devil.

15. Given, produced, or existing in large amounts

Correct Answer: A) Profusely.

16. Create by putting components or members together.

Correct Answer: A) Assembled.

17. What is the tone of the first paragraph in "The Lottery" ?

Correct Answer: A) Joyful.

18. What is the significance of the black box in the story?

Correct Answer: A) It represents tradition and ritual.

19. The children assemble in the village square and spend their time

Correct Answer: A) Gathering stones.

20. What does Old Man Warner's character represent?

Correct Answer: D) He represents the fear of change and the desire to follow traditions without thinking.