Problem
1) What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?
2) Describe the lottery box.
3) How do the townspeople view the lottery box.
4) How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson's lateness?
5) Why is Mrs. Dunbar participating in the lottery?
6) Do the rituals of the lottery seem to be more formal or casual? How do you know?
7) After the lottery begins, is there a change in the mood of the town? How do they feel?
8) How does old man Warner respond to the suggestion of change and why?
9) How does Mrs. Hutchinson react to the result of the lottery?
10) The lottery seemed like a very intense ritual to have. Based on the text, why do you think the town holds the rituals?
11) How does the townspeople view the lottery differ from the reader's understanding of this ritual?
12) How does culture contribute to this different in point of view?