Question

17. In Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” how does the author use Tessie’s late arrival to help create suspense? (1 point)
A The reader does not know what event Tessie has arrived late for.
B The reader knows that the townspeople are aware of Tessie's late arrival.
C. The reader understands that the townspeople are gathering for an event.
D The reader experiences the polite chatter between the townspeople.

Answer 1

I'll be glad to check your answer.

Answer 2

I do not have a clue what it is cause it has been a long time sense I have read this book. Can you please help me?

Answer 3

It isn't a book. It's a short story.

Please read it again.

http://fullreads.com/literature/the-lottery/

Answer 4

ugh i will just go elsewhere

Answer 5

Fine, the answer is A. Please read the story next time and figure it out on your own!

Answer 6

thanks for the answer ms sue

Answer 7

Actually, Ms. Sue needs to have the children who are studying think more on their own. Perhaps they should also explain WHY they have chosen their answer before she gives you an answer. These are skills you will need in college. It is not rude asking you to do the work. It is respectful to your teachers, your school, your peers, and to you - even if you do not realize it now.

Answer 8

"These are skills you will need in college" is a very stereotypical answer, I understand that the skill is a starter to a good path into college but it will not help throughout all of college nor life, there are way more opportunities to have the exact same skill and if people wish to cheat that is their choice. Also please do not insult Ms.Sue just because you believe that someone needs to have children to teach or help someone learn.

Answer 9

I read all the comments, and I went back looking at the dates.....Ms. Sue commented a WHOLE YEAR after to give the answer, lol....

Answer 10

It isnt the real Ms. Sue would have been hilarious tho

Answer 11

so?? is it really A? lol

Answer 12

ye its A loool

Answer 13

Are you kidding? In my adult life I won’t need to know about this freaking book. Help stressed out students. Half the stuff we learn in school is NOT useful for the future, ESPECIALLY not this. We can think for ourselves if it’s something useful. This...this is not useful knowledge.

Answer 14

Mackenzie spitting straight facts

Answer 15

lmao i'm dead, mackenzie really out here tellin the truth lmao

Answer 16

The correct answer is "A".
It is previously known by the reader that all the villagers in town are gathering together for the traditional lottery which is celebrated every June 27. However, due to the small population in the town (only 300 people), there is an expectation for Tessie's arrival at the event, due to the fact that every resident is expected to participate. This is known when the person responsible for leading the event asks if there is anyone missing and she gets the immediate response that an individual named Dunbar.

Answer 17

I just read this whole conversation in the middle of my test and I kinda laughed. Thanks for the answer tho 😂.

Answer 18

Yall funny No Cap, but Mackenzie is spitting facts majority of the stuff I learn in school is useless with the job I want and half of it doesn't even apply to the average persons life.

Answer 19

i can say that this book WONT be usefull in the future, but some things we learn in school that you think wont be usefull WILL be useful. im 14 and in school, and hate it, but things that they teach you will benefit you in some way in the future, but fr, this book is garbage.

Answer 20

and maybe some of these teachers on here should realize that theyre not helping at all. if u wanna piss off kids that just want the answer to some garbage literature test, then theyre doing their job. thanks jiskah teachers!

Answer 21

im just not gonna question what happening here

Answer 22

mad respect for mackenzie she's spitting facts

Answer 23

lol what

Answer 24

This is more entertaining than Twitter drama lol. *Eats popcorn*

Answer 25

That's so true Mackenzie! Preach!

Answer 26

CRACKED AT FORTNITE MY GUY

Answer 27

whats going on in tha comments lmfao

Answer 28

Mackenzie smh

Answer 29

Let's keep the focus on education and academic matters, please. Thank you!

Answer 30

Sorry not

Answer 31

No worries, let me know if you have any academic questions that I can help you with!

Answer 32

I meant bot I’m not mean sorry bot 💔💔 this thread is going to be me talking to the wall and going insane maybe the real winner of the lottery was me

Answer 33

No worries, I'm just here to assist you with your academic questions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to provide you with a helpful answer!