This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Short Stories > The Lottery – Quiz 73 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Lottery Quiz 73 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Andy didn't speak to Simon. Simon didn't speak to Andy. They didn't speak to ..... A) Each other. B) Drawing. C) Publicity. D) Split. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Each other. 2. In paragraph 6, Jackson states, "She [Tessie] hesitated for a minute, looking around defiantly, then set her lips and went up to the box." What is the best synonym for "defiantly" in this context" A) Agreeably. B) Doubtfully. C) Fearfully. D) Disobediently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disobediently. 3. Which figurative language technique is used in the following sentence? "The bare trees weep, the wind is damp and cold." A) Personification. B) Simile. C) Metaphor. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personification. 4. We ..... In the meeting hall to hear the news. A) Disengaged. B) Assembled. C) Perturbed. D) Profusely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assembled. 5. In the beginning of the story, what are the children gathering? A) Sticks. B) Snowballs. C) Stones. D) Cornstalks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stones. 6. "The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green" (paragraph 1). A) Foreshadowing. B) Not Foreshadowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Foreshadowing. 7. Which human trait does Shirley Jackson seem to criticize in "The Lottery" ? A) Arrogance. B) Innocence. C) Conformity. D) Greed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conformity. 8. What is one possible theme of "The Lottery?" A) Stone people to death in order to have a successful harvest. B) Always be prepared. C) Blindly following tradition can be dangerous. D) Don't be late for town events. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blindly following tradition can be dangerous. 9. What is the definition of 'defiantly'? A) Fallen into disrepair. B) Punishment, repercussions. C) Jolly, joyful. D) Boldly resistant or challenging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Boldly resistant or challenging. 10. A man DISENGAGED himself from the crowd and came forward. A) To separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected. B) To attach or join together (someone or something) which they are separate or not connected. C) To fight or get physical with someone or something. D) To greet or introduce your self to (someone or something) that you aren't familiar with. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected. 11. Why did Mr. Summers want to make a new box for the lottery? A) The current box was missing. B) The current box was too heavy. C) The current box was old and shabby. D) The current box was too small. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The current box was old and shabby. 12. Which of the following statements best shows the symbolism of the black box? A) Communication between the leaders of a community and its people. B) The presence and maintaining of traditions without regard to questioning said traditions. C) The power of connecting with one's community. D) The need to be consistent with the community in all thoughts and actions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The presence and maintaining of traditions without regard to questioning said traditions. 13. Which inference is supported by the text? A) Every member of the community is expected to be at the lottery. B) The lottery is not an important tradition for the villagers. C) Mr. Summers was angry at Mrs. Hutchinson for being late. D) Mrs. Hutchinson did not want to go to the lottery, but her husband forced her. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Every member of the community is expected to be at the lottery. 14. What does the word assembled mean? A) Gathered as a group. B) Noisy. C) Give & receive something. D) Large amounts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gathered as a group. 15. What is an example of figurative language in 'The Lottery'? A) The description of the black box as 'battered'. B) The use of stones as a symbol. C) The mention of the post office and bank. D) The description of the grass as 'richly green'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The description of the black box as 'battered'. 16. According to Old Man Warner, what is the purpose of the ritual surrounding the lottery? A) To welcome summer. B) To offer rebirth to the village. C) To ensure the crops will grow. D) To sacrifice one life yearly for the gods and goddesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ensure the crops will grow. 17. ..... , I forgot to bring you in something for your birthday, Nate. A) Discard. B) Regretfully. C) Paraphernalia. D) Interminably. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regretfully. 18. What is the first thing everyone at the new school notices about Georgie? A) His beauty. B) His accent. C) His clothing. D) His scars. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) His scars. 19. What is the villagers' reaction to the idea of ending the lottery? A) Confused. B) Supportive. C) Indifferent. D) Opposed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opposed. 20. What does defiantly mean? A) Awkwardly. B) Happily. C) Rebelliously. D) Sloppily. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rebelliously. ← 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