What does it mean, if something is done "relunctantly"?
It's done unwillingly or with hesitation
Who ends up "winning" the lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
What did the boys do at the start of the story?
Collect stones
Why do you think the author chose to have the story take place on a sunny, pleasant day?
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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
What date was the lottery held?
June 27th
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
Who says, " "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon"?
Old Man Warner
Why do you think the villagers resist changing the box, even though it is clearly falling apart?
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Who says "We’ve got to be hurrying a little more to get done in time.”?
Mr. Summers
Why does the village continue the lottery?
It's tradition; they believe it will bring them prosperity
What does it mean if someone is "jovial?"
They are friendly and cheerful
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 wasn't Clyde Dunbar at the lottery?
He broke his leg
How often was the lottery held?
Every year
Does Old Man Warner represent wisdom or blind obedience?
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To discard means to...
throw away or get rid of
Why did Jack Watson (the teenager) have to draw for his family?
His father is gone (possible winner from last year's lottery)
What mark symbolizes the "winner"?
A black dot
Name a clue in the text that hint at the lottery’s shocking ending.
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If something is "shabby" it is...
in poor condition after long use or lack of care
What does it mean "to cling"?
To hold something tightly
What happened up at the north village?
They stopped doing the lottery
Should the villagers be held responsible for what happens, or are they victims of the tradition?
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Was Tessie Hutchinson brave for speaking out, or only protesting because she was chosen?
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Why does Tessie arrive late to the lottery?
She forgot what day it was
How many kids did the Hutchinson family have (that were included in their drawing)
3
Who tells Tessie to "Shut up"
Her husband, Bill Hutchinson
Who was the town's lottery official?
Mr. Summers
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