The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

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Who gathers a large pile of stones and defends them from the other boys?

  • Dickie Delacroix
  • Bobby Martin (correct)
  • Harry Jones
  • The other boys

What are the men talking about?

  • Greeting each other and gossiping
  • Defending the stones
  • Farming and the weather (correct)
  • The lottery

What are the women doing when they arrive?

  • Calling to their children
  • Greeting each other and gossiping (correct)
  • Talking about farming and the weather
  • Defending the stones

Why are the families standing together as units?

<p>They are waiting for the lottery to begin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people are in the village?

<p>300 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts the lottery and other village activities?

<p>Mr. Joe Summers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who carries the black box for the lottery?

<p>Mr. Joe Summers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the current black box well worn?

<p>The original box was lost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has replaced the chips of wood in the black box?

<p>Slips of paper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is sworn in as the officiator of the lottery?

<p>Mr. Joe Summers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who is Bobby Martin?

He gathers a large pile of stones and defends them.

What is the men's conversation about?

They are discussing agriculture and the climate.

What are the women doing?

They are exchanging pleasantries and sharing news.

Why families stand together?

They are awaiting the start of the selection process.

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Village population?

Approximately 300 residents.

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Who is Mr. Joe Summers?

He oversees the lottery and other community events.

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Who carries the black box?

He is responsible for the black box during the lottery.

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Why worn black box?

It's been used for a long time, and the original was lost.

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Replaced wood chips?

Slips of paper replaced them.

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Who is sworn in?

Mr. Joe Summers is sworn in.

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