This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Short Stories > The Lottery – Quiz 70 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Lottery Quiz 70 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Relating to a city or town A) Civic. B) Profusely. C) Postmaster. D) Interminably. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Civic. 2. "Mrs. Hutchinson craned her neck to see through the crowd and found her husband and children standing near the front" (paragraph 9). A) Foreshadowing. B) Not Foreshadowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Foreshadowing. 3. Why did Mr. Summers replace the original wood chips with slips of paper? A) The black box couldn't hold the wooden chips any longer because the town was growing. B) He was afraid people would get splinters. C) Wood was too hard to write on and it wouldn't blow in the wind. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The black box couldn't hold the wooden chips any longer because the town was growing. 4. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'petulantly'? A) Happily. B) Calmly. C) Sulkily. D) Patiently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sulkily. 5. The conflict type(s) of "The Lottery" is A) Protagonist v. nature. B) Protagonist v. society. C) Protagonist v. character. D) Protagonist v. self. E) Protagonist v. supernatural. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protagonist v. society. 6. A game in which players buy chances to win A) Lottery. B) Regretfully. C) Discard. D) Assemble. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lottery. 7. What is the significance of the children gathering stones in 'The Lottery'? A) It shows their innocence and playfulness. B) It foreshadows their participation in the stoning. C) It symbolizes their rebellion against authority. D) It represents their fear of the lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It foreshadows their participation in the stoning. 8. When does the climax occur in The Lottery? A) Mr. Hutchinson draws the black dot. B) When Mr. Summers begins calling names. C) Mrs. Hutchinson draws the black dot. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mrs. Hutchinson draws the black dot. 9. Simon wanted to keep the ticket over the weekend. He didn't ..... Andy. A) Trust. B) Argue. C) Both. D) Each other. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trust. 10. Who was the postmaster who carried the wooden stool in the town square? A) Mr. Summers. B) Mr. Graves. C) Mr. Hutchinson. D) Bobby Martin. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mr. Graves. 11. What is the mood of the villagers as they gather for the lottery? A) Quiet and nervous. B) Excited and happy. C) Sad and crying. D) Angry and frustrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Quiet and nervous. 12. Who draws for the household in The Lottery? A) The oldest. B) The parents. C) The mom. D) The man of the household. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The man of the household. 13. What claim does Ivan make about his wife's family? A) If they were given anything, they would ask for more. B) If they were given anything, they would be grateful. C) If you they were refused any money, they would be understanding. D) If you they were refused any money, they would speak positively about Ivan and Masha. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If they were given anything, they would ask for more. 14. Shirley Jackson was known for her unique style of story-telling which was composed of ..... A) Mystery & Horror. B) Science Fiction & Fantasy. C) Magical Realism & Autobiography. D) Poetry & Memoir. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mystery & Horror. 15. A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order A) Ritual. B) Jovial. C) Boisterous. D) Shabbier. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ritual. 16. (adj) (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection A) Perfunctory. B) Lapse. C) Preceded. D) Interminably. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perfunctory. 17. How do the townspeople react to the lottery in the first few paragraphs? A) They eagerly participate. B) They protest and refuse to join. C) They are indifferent and passive. D) They are confused about the rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They eagerly participate. 18. Who will participate in the ritual? A) All of Tessie's friends, neighbors, and family members. B) The women-only because Tessie is a woman. C) The children only because it is their holiday. D) Only the men of the village. . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All of Tessie's friends, neighbors, and family members. 19. Although it was raining, they still went for a walk in the park. What does the word 'although' mean? A) Done quickly and without much effort. B) A hole in the ground for burying people. C) Making someone serious or thoughtful. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 20. Match character to description:The lottery winner's husband A) Mr. Summers. B) Bill. C) Mr. Warner. D) Tessie. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bill. ← 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