Significant quotes for short stories

Question 1

Foreshadowing in the lottery for bad things to come

Answer 1

“Bobby Martin had already stuffed his pockets full of stones” (738).

Question 2

Box’s condition

Answer 2

“…grew shabbier… splintered” (739). (Worn out traditions symbol)

Question 3

Ending of Lottery

Answer 3

”'’It isn’t fair, this isn’t right,’ Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her” (745).

Question 4

What shows the true meaning of Dee’s name

Answer 4

“‘But who was she named after?’ asked Wanegro
‘I guess after grandma Dee,’ I said.
‘And who was she named after?’ asked Wanego.
‘Her mother.’”

Question 5

Irony with quilts

Answer 5

“‘She’d probably be backwards enough to put them to every day use.’”

Question 6

Ending of Every day use

Answer 6

“‘Your heritage.’”

Question 7

Important connection to Ms. Hale and minne

Answer 7

“Things begun and not finished” (825).

Question 8

Bird symbolism

Answer 8

“She used to sing, he killed that too” (831).

Question 9

Intro vs end of Rules of the game

Answer 9

“I was six when my mom taught me the art of invisible strength.” (224). “‘It’s just so obvious,” (232).

Question 10

Motif symbolism for full circle

Answer 10

“We didn’t always live on mango st” (3).