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What is the main purpose of the gathering described in the passage?
What is the main purpose of the gathering described in the passage?
- To discuss civic activities
- To conduct a square dance
- To hold a lottery (correct)
- To celebrate Halloween
Which of the following describes Mr. Summers?
Which of the following describes Mr. Summers?
- He was a jovial man who ran the coal business. (correct)
- He was an elderly man with no children.
- He was the postmaster, carrying a three-legged stool.
- He was a scold who had no time for civic activities.
What is mentioned about the black box used for the lottery?
What is mentioned about the black box used for the lottery?
- It had been in use longer than even the oldest man in town had been alive. (correct)
- It was the original paraphernalia used since the village was first settled.
- It was a new box made specifically for this year's lottery.
- It was made entirely from the pieces of the previous box used for the lottery.
How did the villagers feel about the tradition of the black box?
How did the villagers feel about the tradition of the black box?
What can be inferred about the children's behavior during the gathering?
What can be inferred about the children's behavior during the gathering?
What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th?
What was the weather like on the morning of June 27th?
What did the children do as they assembled first?
What did the children do as they assembled first?
What did Bobby Martin and the other boys do with the stones?
What did Bobby Martin and the other boys do with the stones?
Where did the villagers gather for the lottery?
Where did the villagers gather for the lottery?
How long did the lottery take in this village?
How long did the lottery take in this village?
Flashcards
Lottery Purpose
Lottery Purpose
The gathering's main objective was to hold a lottery.
Mr. Summers's Role
Mr. Summers's Role
Mr. Summers was a jovial man who oversaw the lottery.
Black Box's History
Black Box's History
The black box used in the lottery had existed a long time.
Villager's Feelings
Villager's Feelings
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Children's Response
Children's Response
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Weather Description
Weather Description
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Children's Initial Action
Children's Initial Action
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Bobby Martin's Action
Bobby Martin's Action
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Gathering Location
Gathering Location
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Lottery Duration
Lottery Duration
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