This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Short Stories > The Lottery – Quiz 65 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Lottery Quiz 65 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. As the crowd ..... around the Christmas tree to sing carols, snow began to fall. A) Scold. B) Interminably. C) Assembled. D) Reprimands. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scold. 2. Which of the following is a synonym for perfunctory? A) Done in a poor manner. B) Completed very quickly. C) Intricate. D) Delicate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Completed very quickly. 3. With sadness or remorse A) Regretfully. B) Discard. C) Assemble. D) Profusely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Regretfully. 4. When an author directly tells you the personality of a character A) Indirect characterization. B) Direct characterization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Direct characterization. 5. Unethical means someone or something is ..... A) Morally wrong. B) Morally right. C) Lame. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Morally wrong. 6. Who guarded the pile of stones in the square? A) Bobby Martin and Harry Jones. B) Dickie Delacroix and Bobby Martin. C) Bobby Martin and Dickie Delacroix. D) Harry Jones and Dickie Delacroix. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bobby Martin and Harry Jones. 7. With everything happening in the same order, the lottery was a ..... event. A) Hesitation. B) Ritual. C) Jovial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ritual. 8. Why does Mrs. Hutchinson suggest starting over with the lottery? A) She wants another chance to draw. B) She believes the process was unfair. C) She thinks the black box is broken. D) She forgot to participate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She believes the process was unfair. 9. Which family member was responsible for pulling the paper from the box? A) The oldest son. B) The mom. C) The husband. D) Each family chose who would pull the paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The husband. 10. "The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago ..... "In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to? A) The clothing worn to the lottery. B) The chant that used to be sung during the lottery. C) The papers that are stored in the black box. D) The equipment needed for the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The equipment needed for the lottery. 11. What is the purpose of the black box in the story? A) The black box is a magical object that grants wishes. B) The black box is a symbol of power and authority. C) The black box is used for the lottery draw. D) The black box is a storage device for important documents. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The black box is used for the lottery draw. 12. What is the role of Mr. Summers in the story? A) He is the town mayor. B) He is the town doctor. C) He is the lottery winner. D) He is the official of the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He is the official of the lottery. 13. When we asked for a food donation, the man gave ..... A) Assembled. B) Paraphernalia. C) Perfunctory. D) Profusely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Profusely. 14. When an author uses dialogue, thoughts, actions, or description to reveal a character (STEAL method) A) Indirect characterization. B) Direct characterization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indirect characterization. 15. How did the villagers react when Mrs. Hutchinson arrived late? A) They welcomed her. B) They laughed at her. C) They ignored her. D) They scolded her. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They welcomed her. 16. What does 'incongruity' mean? A) Not fitting. B) Abundantly; generously. C) Contradictory statement that is actually true. D) Nice way of saying something terrible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not fitting. 17. I know that you really like those students, but it might be best for you to ..... from them at recess because they are starting to make poor choices and I don't want you to get involved in those behaviors and get in trouble! A) Disengage. B) Paraphernalia. C) Jovial. D) Reprimand. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disengage. 18. Which word is the best synonym for the word "petulantly?" A) Irritably. B) Easily. C) Calmly. D) Patiently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Irritably. 19. Which BEST describes Ivan and Marsha's financial position at the start of the text? A) They are struggling to survive. B) They have everything that they need,. C) They are very wealthy. D) They can't afford to eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They have everything that they need,. 20. Ivan refers to his wife's family as detestable people. What does the word detestable mean? A) Admirable. B) Appreciative. C) Joyful. D) Hateful. 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