What human trait does Shirley Jackson criticize in this story?

What human trait does Shirley Jackson criticize in this story?

    A arrogance

    B conformity

    C curiosity

    D greed

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson say that the lottery drawing is unfair?

Why does Mrs. Hutchinson say that the lottery drawing is unfair?

    A Her family is excluded from the drawing.

    B She arrives too late to draw a slip of paper.

    C She knows the result of the lottery is bad.

    D She wants her friend to have another chance.

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, “Used to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’ First thing you know, we’d all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns” (lines 197–199). What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery from these lines?

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, “Used to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’ First thing you know, we’d all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns” (lines 197–199). What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery from these lines?

    A It provides money to support farmers.

    B It tells farmers when to plant.

    C It determines what crops should be planted.

    D It helps ensure a good harvest.

What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?

What phrase best describes the mood the author tries to create in the story?

    A dread and surprise

    B excitement and happiness

    C peace and anticipation

    D sadness and boredom

Which statement best describes the history of the lottery in the village?

Which statement best describes the history of the lottery in the village?

    A It is a ritual unchanged since its beginnings.

    B It is a tradition as old as the village itself.

    C It is a recent plan to raise money for the village.

    D It is a tradition unique to this particular village.

In the story, the lottery is put in the same category as “the square dances, the teenage club, the Halloween program” and other “civic activities” (lines 38–40). Based on these ideas, how do you expect the winner of the lottery to feel?

In the story, the lottery is put in the same category as “the square dances, the teenage club, the Halloween program” and other “civic activities” (lines 38–40). Based on these ideas, how do you expect the winner of the lottery to feel?

    A bored

    B curious

    C fearful

    D happy

Which sentence best summarizes how the First Amendment protects freedom of expression?

Which sentence best summarizes how the First Amendment protects freedom of expression?

    A Only expression that offends no one is protected.

    B Speech is protected but symbolic actions are not.

    C Even distasteful expressions of opinion are protected.

    D There are no exceptions to freedom of expression.

Allen's point of view is that burning the flag sparks controversy because it

Allen's point of view is that burning the flag sparks controversy because it

    A communicates in a powerful way.

    B endangers people’s lives and property.

    C facilitates meaningful dialogue.

    D threatens Americans’ basic freedoms.

Allen says that some people infer that “freedom of expression stops at the border of the flag.” What is the meaning of the words in quotation marks?

Allen says that some people infer that “freedom of expression stops at the border of the flag.” What is the meaning of the words in quotation marks?

    A Each country has the right to protect its flag from protesters.

    B Harming the flag is not allowed under freedom of expression.

    C People cannot express themselves within U.S. borders.

    D People cannot protest at government buildings where the flag is flown.

According to Allen, what distinguishes the United States from other countries is

According to Allen, what distinguishes the United States from other countries is

    A a commitment to “freedoms of conscience and expression.”

    B a “widespread and deeply felt reverence” for the flag.

    C the “imposition of governmental orthodoxy in political speech.”

    D requiring people to show a “modicum of respect” for the flag.

What is Allen’s attitude toward those who think that burning the flag should not be allowed as a form of protest?

What is Allen’s attitude toward those who think that burning the flag should not be allowed as a form of protest?

    A He believes they are ignorant and narrow-minded.

    B He fears that they want to eliminate all forms of protest.

    C He strongly supports their position.

    D He understands and respects their concerns.

Allen compares the Supreme Court decision on flag burning with the Chinese government’s decision regarding protesters in Tiananmen Square to show that

Allen compares the Supreme Court decision on flag burning with the Chinese government’s decision regarding protesters in Tiananmen Square to show that

    A the U.S. and China agree on how to treat protesters.

    B protests are becoming less peaceful around the world.

    C allowing protest is fundamental to the U.S. ideal.

    D the two events have little relationship to one another.