What is an example of Jovial?

Tim is loved by everyone at the party

In the story The Lottery, what is the lottery?

A drawing held each year where the "winner," gets sentenced to death.

In Harrison "Bergeron," which of these elements is the most dystopian?

Government promised "equality," actually enslaved humanity

What was the irony in the short story, "The Lottery?"

Winning the lottery turned out to be a bad thing

Why is the world of Harrison Bergeron dystopian?

All differences have been eliminated by force

Why do the characters in the story seem to resist eliminating the lottery?

It is an ongoing tradition, and they can't break the ritual.

In poor condition through lack of care

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles

to separate or release from something

"The Lottery" is an example of dystopian fiction. What elements of this story make it a dystopia?

The villagers live in fear of the lottery and afraid to get rid of it.

Which is an example of someone acting petulantly?

Austyn sulked and complained when she got a D on her test.

fine or delicate manners or tastes; carefully

Bending readily; easily influenced

What is an example of someone being boisterous?

A man yelling loudly across the table at a dinner party

What is not an example of defiantly

Sitting quietly while your teacher is talking

Which is a good example of the word perfunctory?

doing the bare minimum required to get something done

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1
An example of something that is pliant is ______.
a wooden board
a snow shovel
a garden hose
a mirror
2
What is an example of Jovial?
Tim talks only to his friends
Tim is loved by everyone at the party
Tim sits in the corner of the room on his phone
Tim never goes to parties
3
Define "defiantly."
Following the rules
Being safe
In a rebellious way
I'm not sure yet.
4
In the story The Lottery, what is the lottery?
A class where you learn to juggle.
A drawing held each year where the "winner," gets sentenced to death.
Winning a bunch of money.
An event that chooses a family to be in control of the community
5
When Harrison was killed, George Bergeron was...
getting a can of beer.
crying.
talking to Hazel.
watching TV.
6
In Harrison "Bergeron," which of these elements is the most dystopian?
Harrison pronounces himself emperor on TV
George walks to the refrigerator for a beer
Hazel is of average intelligence and thinks in short bursts
Government promised "equality," actually enslaved humanity
7
In "The Lottery" story, the dark and gruesome yearly tradition was called a
scandal
fanatic
race
ritual
8
Define boisterous
and solemn and quiet crowd
a calm atmosphere
a moderately
a noisy or energetic crowd
9
What was the irony in the short story, "The Lottery?"
Mr. Summers won the lottery
Winning the lottery turned out to be a bad thing
No one won the lottery
Young Bill won the lottery and helped his family
10
What symbolism does the color "black" have in literature?
Fortune and Fate
Evil and Death
Love and Loyalty
Purity and Life
11
Why is the world of Harrison Bergeron dystopian?
Machines rule the planet
All differences have been eliminated by force
All people are imprisoned
It is ruled by a collective known as "Big Brother"
12
In the story "The lottery", lottery could symbolize…
holidays
Sadness
festivals
Manipulation
13
What do the stones symbolize in "The Lottery"?
love
peace
empowerment
brutality
14
Define Jovial
Anger
Peaceful
Good spirit
Jealousy
15
How is Harrison Bergeron dystopian?
Everyone is miserable
Everyone is dehumanized
Everyone is exactly the same
Everyone is happy
16
Why do the characters in the story seem to resist eliminating the lottery?
The holy spirit issued an edict that says they must have it.
The government won't let them.
It is an ongoing tradition, and they can't break the ritual.
They like having the lottery.
17
Story: The lottery- Who "wins" the lottery?
Clyde Dunbar
Tessie Hutchinson
Bill Hutchinson
Joe Summers
18
Define Shabbier
In poor condition through lack of care
An antique
To be new
In excellent condition
19
The Lottery story begins with a happy and delightful tone.
True
False
20
Define paraphernalia
Buy Equipment
Sell equipment
equipment that can be disassembled
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
21
Define disengaged
to attach yourself to something
all of the above
to separate or release from something
tied together
22
"Harrison Bergeron" - Harrison represents
rebellion
family values
conformity
dependence
23
"The Lottery" is an example of dystopian fiction. What elements of this story make it a dystopia?
The villagers are mostly farmers.
The villagers live in fear of the lottery and afraid to get rid of it.
The villagers are friendly to each other.
The story takes place on a beautiful spring day in June.
24
What does Harrison Bergeron do on TV?
Makes a speech
Names himself an Emperor.
Dances with a ballerina and kisses her.
All of the above
25
What type of irony would best describe the Lottery story?
Dramatic
Verbal
It is not ironic.
Situational
26
When did Harrison Bergeron become a prisoner?
At the age of 14, in April.
At the age of 28, in December.
When he vandalized.
When he broke an equality law.
27
What does the black box symbolize in "The Lottery"?
celebration
winning
tradition
responsibility
28
Define Perfunctory
having the effect of a poison
of little importance or value
performed merely as a routine
close searching or examination
29
Define Profusely
severe punishment
to inspect
plentiful, abundant
to be slow to act
30
Which is an example of someone acting petulantly?
Jimmy came in late to class with a smile on his face.
Ethan covered his face, hoping no one saw him slip.
Austyn sulked and complained when she got a D on her test.
Jermaine put his head on his desk because he was up late.
31
Define petulantly
ill-tempered way
harsh, grating sound
obvious
regret
32
define Daintily
inflict harm in return for and injury or wrong doing
endless
an expert judge in matters of taste
fine or delicate manners or tastes; carefully
33
Define Pliant
ridiculous, senseless
A very steep cliff; the brink or edge of disaster
Bending readily; easily influenced
Hard to do; requiring much effort
34
Who shot Harrison in "Harrison Bergeron"?
George
Diana Moon Glampers
Hazel
The ballerina
35
In "Harrison Bergeron," the dystopian characteristic is
control
surveillance
all of the above
propaganda
36
What is an example of someone being boisterous?
A man yelling loudly across the table at a dinner party
A woman stealing a diamond necklace in a crowded store
A student looking at their phone during class
A dog softly begging for a piece of pizza
37
What was the mood of The Lottery story?
Depressing
Happy
Angry
Joyful
38
What is not an example of defiantly
Taking someone’s dog
Stealing a package of gum
Sitting quietly while your teacher is talking
Not doing your laundry when told
39
Why kind of dystopian control is "The Lottery"?
Both Red and Yellow
Religious/Philosophical
Corporate
Technological
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Which is a good example of the word perfunctory?
working hard to earn an A
doing the bare minimum required to get something done
singing in the shower
going out of your way to help someone

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