This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Short Stories > The Lottery – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Lottery Quiz 25 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Shirley Jackson may have been comparing The Lottery traditions to what A) The corrupt government. B) WWII and Hitler. C) The French War. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) WWII and Hitler. 2. Which word means "to escape or not be engaged?" A) Interminably. B) Perfunctory. C) Civic. D) Petulantly. E) Disengaged. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Disengaged. 3. What is the effect of the setting in 'The Lottery'? A) It creates a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere. B) It foreshadows the violent ending. C) It adds suspense to the story. D) It symbolizes the tradition of the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It foreshadows the violent ending. 4. What is the significance of Tessie's final scream, "It isn't fair, it isn't right" ? A) That she is objecting to the fact that people die because of tradition . B) That she is objecting to the fact that she is the the sacrifice. C) That there seems to be a mistake. D) That someone has been tampering with the slips from the box. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That she is objecting to the fact that she is the the sacrifice. 5. A custom that is always done the same way A) Imaginary. B) Ritual. C) Conduct. D) Civic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ritual. 6. Why are the children happy? A) They have won the lottery. B) Their family has been chosen for the lottery. C) This is the town's final lottery. D) They have not been chosen for the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They have not been chosen for the lottery. 7. Anything that is cast aside A) Discard. B) Assemble. C) Profusely. D) Precede. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discard. 8. This word means "in poor condition through overuse or lack of care, rundown" A) Shabby. B) Murmur. C) Petulant. D) Jovial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shabby. 9. What is the definition of civic? A) Person who is in charge and makes sure people follow rules. B) The quality of being free to act or speak as you choose. C) System in which something is selected in a way that is by chance. D) Relating to a community or people who live there. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relating to a community or people who live there. 10. Involved in something or affected by it A) Chance. B) Concerned. C) Force. D) Gravely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Concerned. 11. The student ..... tried to avoid eye contact with his teacher A) Happy. B) Quick. C) Desperately. D) Scared. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Desperately. 12. Andy was angry and Simon was angry too. They were ..... angry. A) Both. B) Each other. C) Drawing. D) Publicity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both. 13. A scolding A) Profusely. B) Reprimand. C) Defiant. D) Interminably. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reprimand. 14. Why did the children gather in the square? A) To ride the merry go round. B) To talk and play. C) To guard the pile of stones. D) To wait for their parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To talk and play. 15. The teacher ..... me every time I talk while she is talking. A) Reprimands. B) Boisterous. C) Reluctantly. D) Surveying. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reprimands. 16. The children ..... moved to class when the bell rung. A) Jovial. B) Petulantly. C) Reluctantly. D) Quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Petulantly. 17. There are some teachers on the hallway that ALWAYS seem like they are in a bad mood and hate kids. But there are others that seem to be ..... most days, creating a welcoming environment in their classroom for all students. A) Jovial. B) Sober. C) Grave. D) Petulant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jovial. 18. Who appears to be the luckiest person in town? A) Mrs Hutchinson (Tessie). B) Old Man Warner. C) Mr Summers. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Old Man Warner. 19. To a great degree; in large amounts A) Ritual. B) Jovial. C) Profusely. D) Disengaged. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Profusely. 20. "The moring of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day ..... " This passage is developing the ..... for the reader. A) Setting. B) Rising action. C) Climax. D) Ambiance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Setting. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres QuizzesThe Lottery Quiz 1The Lottery Quiz 2The Lottery Quiz 3The Lottery Quiz 4The Lottery Quiz 5The Lottery Quiz 6The Lottery Quiz 7The Lottery Quiz 8The Lottery Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books