The Lottery Quiz 32 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following statements about the lottery is most likely accurate?

Correct Answer: A) It takes place annually, in late June.

2. What word is defined as:an act of disapproval, or to tell someone, esp. officially, that their behavior is wrong and not acceptable

Correct Answer: C) Reprimand.

3. What is a tradition?

Correct Answer: C) A long established custom or practice.

4. Andy wanted 50% of the prize. Simon wanted 50%. They wanted to ..... it.

Correct Answer: A) Split.

5. What year does the story take place?

Correct Answer: D) Doesn't say.

6. What ends up being the result of the lottery?

Correct Answer: D) Tessie Hutchinson is chosen and stones are thrown at her.

7. Who is responsible to draw for each household?

Correct Answer: D) The man of the household.

8. By what time must I present my lottery ticket?

Correct Answer: A) By ten o'clock.

9. She gave the list only a ..... glance

Correct Answer: A) Perfunctory.

10. Continually; without end

Correct Answer: A) Interminably.

11. The following quote represents which literary device?"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day, "

Correct Answer: B) Setting.

12. The winner's last words are

Correct Answer: C) "It isn't fair, it isn't right.".

13. Traditionally, who draws for the household during the lottery?

Correct Answer: D) The man of the household.

14. Which word would be a good synonym for the word "interminably?"

Correct Answer: C) Endlessly.

15. In The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, what was the irony of this story?

Correct Answer: C) Winning the lottery turned out to be a bad thing.

16. Another word to for seeming to have no end; tiresomely long

Correct Answer: B) Interminably.

17. Old Man Warner has participated in this many lotteries?

Correct Answer: A) 77.

18. A. Mood is defined as how the reader feels while reading the text. What is the mood in paragraphs 1-2?

Correct Answer: A) Cheerful.

19. True or False:'The Lottery' teaches us we should follow tradition and the crowd no matter what.

Correct Answer: B) False.

20. Who is the first name to draw?

Correct Answer: C) Adams.