Problem 1: In what century do you think this story takes place? Why? Use at least two examples?
Problem 2: According to dictionary.com, evil is defined as: "morally wrong or bad; immoral; wicked." Do you think the people in this story are evil? Why or why not?
Problem 3: Old man Warner says, "'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.'" What was the original purpose of the lottery and what does the fact that the killing continues say about these people?
Problem 4: Why does Tessie wait until the end to say, "It wasn't fair"? Why doesn't she protest sooner or say, "It isn't right"?