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What does the Runt initially say when he meets Dearly?
What does the Runt initially say when he meets Dearly?
- Who are you?
- I have no name.
- I’m running away from home. (correct)
- I am scared.
How does Dearly respond when asked about the old farmhouse?
How does Dearly respond when asked about the old farmhouse?
- Nobody lives there now. (correct)
- It’s haunted.
- I live there sometimes.
- It’s a magical place.
What are the larger stones in the meadow described as?
What are the larger stones in the meadow described as?
- Completely covered in moss.
- Tall stones, bigger than either of the boys. (correct)
- Too small to sit on.
- Huge and intimidating.
What happened to the town that used to exist nearby?
What happened to the town that used to exist nearby?
What is the Runt's real name?
What is the Runt's real name?
How does Dearly describe the people buried in the meadow?
How does Dearly describe the people buried in the meadow?
What does the Runt do with his schoolbag before they explore the meadow?
What does the Runt do with his schoolbag before they explore the meadow?
What does Dearly suggest as a fun activity they could do together?
What does Dearly suggest as a fun activity they could do together?
What does June imply when she mentions someone watching from the woods?
What does June imply when she mentions someone watching from the woods?
What is the main reason for the boy's unhappiness at home?
What is the main reason for the boy's unhappiness at home?
How do the twin brothers contribute to the boy's sense of isolation?
How do the twin brothers contribute to the boy's sense of isolation?
What effect does the nickname 'Runt' have on the boy?
What effect does the nickname 'Runt' have on the boy?
What is suggested about the boy's physical appearance?
What is suggested about the boy's physical appearance?
What role does the mother play in her children's lives?
What role does the mother play in her children's lives?
What is indicated about the way the peers view the boy?
What is indicated about the way the peers view the boy?
How does the family dynamic affect the boy's sense of self-worth?
How does the family dynamic affect the boy's sense of self-worth?
What kind of tree do the boys climb?
What kind of tree do the boys climb?
How does the Runt feel about climbing the tree?
How does the Runt feel about climbing the tree?
What does the Runt imagine for his future after climbing the tree?
What does the Runt imagine for his future after climbing the tree?
What challenge does the Runt face when climbing down the tree?
What challenge does the Runt face when climbing down the tree?
What is the Runt's immediate reaction to the day spent climbing the tree?
What is the Runt's immediate reaction to the day spent climbing the tree?
What does the Runt believe will happen in his imagined confrontation with the twins?
What does the Runt believe will happen in his imagined confrontation with the twins?
What physical skill do the boys exhibit while climbing the beech tree?
What physical skill do the boys exhibit while climbing the beech tree?
What did Mr. Summers bring to the square?
What did Mr. Summers bring to the square?
Who assisted Mr. Summers with the black box?
Who assisted Mr. Summers with the black box?
What has happened to the original black box over the years?
What has happened to the original black box over the years?
Why did the villagers hesitate to get a new box?
Why did the villagers hesitate to get a new box?
What was used in place of the chips of wood?
What was used in place of the chips of wood?
How did the black box signify the village's history?
How did the black box signify the village's history?
What role did Mr. Graves play during the lottery preparation?
What role did Mr. Graves play during the lottery preparation?
What did Mr. Summers do with the slips of paper before the lottery?
What did Mr. Summers do with the slips of paper before the lottery?
What was Mrs. Hutchinson's main concern during the drawing?
What was Mrs. Hutchinson's main concern during the drawing?
Who assisted little Dave during the drawing?
Who assisted little Dave during the drawing?
What was the reaction of the crowd when they saw the slips of paper?
What was the reaction of the crowd when they saw the slips of paper?
What did Old Man Warner imply about society's changes during the event?
What did Old Man Warner imply about society's changes during the event?
What was Bill Hutchinson's reaction as he participated in the drawing?
What was Bill Hutchinson's reaction as he participated in the drawing?
What did the children do as they drew slips from the box?
What did the children do as they drew slips from the box?
What did Tessie Hutchinson do before drawing from the box?
What did Tessie Hutchinson do before drawing from the box?
Which of the following statements about the drawing process is true?
Which of the following statements about the drawing process is true?
Study Notes
The Runt
- Donald is a young boy who is mistreated by his twin brothers.
- He is called "the Runt" and is constantly belittled.
- He feels isolated and unhappy at home.
- Donald runs away from home and meets a boy named Dearly in the woods.
- Dearly is also an outcast and has a mysterious past.
The Town
- The town is described as being run-down and forgotten.
- It is implied that a tragic event or series of events led to its decline.
- Many houses in the town are abandoned.
- The town has a tradition of holding a lottery that seems to be a grim annual event.
The Lottery
- The lottery is an ancient tradition that has been passed down through generations.
- The villagers participate in the lottery with a mixture of apathy and fear.
- The villagers use a black box to draw names for the lottery.
- The box has been passed down for generations and is considered a symbol of the tradition.
- The slips of paper in the box are used to determine which villager will be chosen for the lottery.
- The lottery is shrouded in secrecy and lacks any clear purpose or meaning.
Tessie Hutchinson
- Tessie is a married woman who is participating in the lottery.
- She initially protests the fairness of the lottery but later becomes the victim.
- Her selection as the victim of the lottery is a shocking and tragic event.
- Her death underscores the cruelty and thoughtlessness of the tradition.
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Explore the themes and characters in 'The Lottery' and 'The Runt'. This quiz examines the experiences of Donald and the chilling tradition of the lottery in the town. Test your understanding of the characters, their motivations, and the societal implications presented in these stories.
