The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov
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The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov

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What is the main theme of the book 'The Lottery Ticket'?

  • The joy of winning a lottery
  • The power of positive thinking
  • The importance of family unity
  • The dangers of daydreaming and greed (correct)

    • What is the amount of money the lottery prize was in 'The Lottery Ticket'?

  • $46,000
  • $75,000 (correct)
  • $26,000
  • $94,990

    • How does Ivan initially react to his wife's belief that she won the lottery?

  • He becomes excited and starts planning their future (correct)
  • He accuses her of lying
  • He immediately checks the numbers again
  • He ignores her completely

    • What do Ivan and his wife argue about after learning the correct lottery number?

    <p>Who should claim the money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ivan's mood change after finding out the correct lottery number?

    <p>He gets angry and disappointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on 'The Lottery Ticket', what lesson can be learned from Ivan and his wife's experience?

    <p>Daydreaming about wealth can lead to strife and unhappiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan and his wife dream of spending the lottery prize money on?

    <p>An estate in Tula or Oryol provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the possibility of winning the lottery affect Ivan and his wife emotionally?

    <p>It bewildered them and filled them with anticipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan imagine doing with the forty thousand if they won the lottery?

    <p>Putting it into the bank for interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ivan visualize his life if he won the lottery?

    <p>Living a serene and healthy life on an estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the first things Ivan wanted to buy if they won the lottery?

    <p>An estate in Tula or Oryol provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ivan's wife react to the idea of buying an estate with the lottery money?

    <p>She liked the idea and was enchanted by her thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ivan consider real property as an investment if they won the lottery?

    <p>To have a source of income for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan imagine doing after taking longer walks in autumn beside the river?

    <p>Drinking tea with cream and milk rolls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan dream of enjoying after bathing in the water?

    <p>A glass of vodka with salted mushroom or soused cucumber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ivan dream of doing after taking leisurely walks around his estate?

    <p>Reading illustrated magazines or taking a nap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan's wife ask him to look for in the newspaper?

    <p>The list of lottery winners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ivan initially not want to check the lottery numbers?

    <p>He didn't believe in lottery luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the series number of Ivan's wife's lottery ticket?

    <p>9,499</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ivan react when he saw the series 9,499 in the list of winners?

    <p>He felt a chill and tingling sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan fail to check initially?

    <p>The specific number of his wife's ticket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ivan's wife react when he told her the series number was a winner?

    <p>She turned pale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase is used to describe Ivan's initial skepticism about winning the lottery?

    <p>Lack of faith in lottery luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan drop when he saw the winning number?

    <p>The newspaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ivan's wife do just before realizing they may have won?

    <p>She dropped a tablecloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Ivan's reaction to potentially winning described?

    <p>Astonished and panic-stricken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ivan imagine when considering his wife traveling abroad?

    <p>She would constantly complain and worry about expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ivan's perception of his wife change after considering the lottery winnings?

    <p>He views her as a burden and obstacle to his desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ivan think about his wife's potential reaction to winning the lottery?

    <p>She would selfishly keep most of the money for herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ivan view his wife's relatives in light of the potential lottery winnings?

    <p>As greedy and opportunistic individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about Ivan's attitude towards money?

    <p>He desires freedom and the ability to indulge himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the passage describe the weather at the beginning?

    <p>Rainy and gloomy, a change from summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ivan initially consider doing in response to the gloomy weather?

    <p>Traveling abroad to a warmer, sunnier location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about Ivan's relationship with his wife?

    <p>They have grown distant and resentful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage imply about Ivan's perception of his own age?

    <p>He considers himself young and vibrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the nature of Ivan's thoughts regarding the lottery?

    <p>They are fanciful and divorced from reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Lottery Ticket

    • The story is about a man named Ivan Dmitritch and his wife, who believe they have won the lottery.
    • The wife is ecstatic when Ivan reads out the correct series of numbers, but not the correct number.
    • The couple starts to daydream about what they would do with the prize money, 75,000 dollars.
    • Ivan suggests buying a new estate, spending money on immediate expenses, and investing the rest in the bank.
    • The couple's fantasies become more elaborate, with visions of a new life, traveling, and enjoying leisure activities.

    Ivan's Daydreams

    • Ivan imagines owning an estate in the Tula or Oryol provinces, with a summer villa and a constant income.
    • He pictures himself enjoying a relaxed life, with a warm climate, good food, and leisure activities like bathing, fishing, and reading.
    • He also imagines traveling abroad, specifically to the South of France, Italy, or India, during the St. Martin's summer.

    Ivan's Concerns

    • Ivan starts to worry about what would happen if his wife won the lottery and became wealthy.
    • He imagines her becoming stingy and controlling, and that she would only give him a small amount of money.
    • He also thinks about how his wife's relatives would come crawling for money, and how they would be a nuisance.

    The Reality Check

    • Ivan's wife asks him to check the newspaper for the winning lottery numbers.
    • Ivan discovers that the series number is correct, but the number is not 26, as they thought, but 46.
    • The couple's dreams and fantasies are crushed, and they are left with disappointment and frustration.

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