Why do you think the author chose to have the story take place on a sunny, pleasant day?
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Who ends up "winning" the lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
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What does it mean "to cling"?
To hold something tightly
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Why did Jack Watson (the teenager) have to draw for his family?
His father is gone (possible winner from last year's lottery)
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Why does the village continue the lottery?
It's tradition; they believe it will bring them prosperity
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Most people were horrified when The Lottery was published in 1948. If The Lottery was published today, do you think it would still get negative reactions?
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What does it mean if someone is "jovial?"
They are friendly and cheerful
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Why does Tessie arrive late to the lottery?
She forgot what day it was
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What happened up at the north village?
They stopped doing the lottery
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Who says "We’ve got to be hurrying a little more to get done in time.”?
