"The Lottery" Flash Cards

Question 1

Define: Reprimand

Answer 1

To punish

Question 2

Define: Scold

Answer 2

To yell at

Question 3

Define: Ritual

Answer 3

Any practice or behavior regularly performed in a set manner

Question 4

Define: Profusely

Answer 4

In an abundant manner; to a large degree

Question 5

Define: Paraphernalia

Answer 5

Belongings

Question 6

Define: Boisterously

Answer 6

Loud, noisy, and lacking restraint

Question 7

Define: Jovial

Answer 7

Full of good humor

Question 8

Define: Shabby

Answer 8

Warn or old

Question 9

Define: Discarded

Answer 9

Thrown out

Question 10

Define: Swearing-in

Answer 10

Taking an oath

Question 11

Why do the townspeople continue to perform the lottery?

Answer 11

It is a tradition that happens every year. It’s the way that things have always been done.

Question 12

Which family is chosen for the lottery?

Answer 12

The Hutchinsons

Question 13

Which individual is chosen for the lottery?

Answer 13

Mrs. Hutchinson (Tessie)

Question 14

What is the black box used for?

Answer 14

The black box is used to keep the slips of paper for the lottery.

Question 15

What do the children gather at the beginning of the story?

Answer 15

They gather the stones used to kill the winner of the lottery

Question 16

What is ironic/unexpected about Mrs. Dellacroix grabbing a huge rock and telling her friend to hurry?

Answer 16

It is unexpected because she is surprisingly excited about participating in the stoning.