Quiz 6 Flashcards
precisely
done in an exact way
chance
possibility that something will happen
gravely
behaving in a somber and dignified way
petulantly
to behave or act in an ill-tempered and peevish way
pack
a group of animals or people
How do the villagers in “The Lottery” act at the beginning of the story?
They are cheerful and friendly.
How do the villagers act once the lottery begins?
The start acting anxious and nervous. They even start to become hostile towards one of their own.
What are the major plot points at the beginning of “The Lottery?”
1) The villagers gathered in the square.
2) Mr. Summers sets everything up for the lottery.
3) Mr. Summers checks to make sure all the families have someone to draw.
What are the major plot points during the middle of “The Lottery.”
1) Tessie Hutchinson shows up late.
2) Old Man Warner is upset that the younger generations want to change tradition.
3) Bill Hutchinson draws the ticket with the black dot.
4) Tessie feels that “its not fair” that Bill ended up with the ticket.
Why is Old Man Warner feel it is important to maintain the tradition of the lottery.
He is superstitious that if the lottery is not carried out the same way every year, the village will not have a good corn harvest, and the town will go hungry.
