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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Why do you think the author chose to have the story take place on a sunny, pleasant day?
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Who says "We’ve got to be hurrying a little more to get done in time.”?
Mr. Summers
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If something is "shabby" it is...
in poor condition after long use or lack of care
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Who tells Tessie to "Shut up"
Her husband, Bill Hutchinson
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Why do you think the villagers resist changing the box, even though it is clearly falling apart?
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What did the boys do at the start of the story?
Collect stones
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What message do you think the author wants to communicate about tradition or conformity?
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What happens to the "winner" of the lottery?
They are stoned to death
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How does Tessie try to avoid the consequences of the lottery (2 ways)
1. Tries to convince the townspeople that it was "unfair" 2) Tries to make her oldest daughter join for the second round
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Who ends up "winning" the lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
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Was Tessie Hutchinson brave for speaking out, or only protesting because she was chosen?
