Asked by Keith

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.
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'll be glad to check your answer.
Answered by Keith
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?
Answered by Ms. Sue
It isn't a book. It's a short story.

Please read it again.

http://fullreads.com/literature/the-lottery/
Answered by Keith
ugh i will just go elsewhere
Answered by Ms. Sue
Fine, the answer is A. Please read the story next time and figure it out on your own!
Answered by Person
thanks for the answer ms sue
Answered by Dr. McBride
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.
Answered by Really Now?
"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.
Answered by lmao...
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....
Answered by Yooo You^
It isnt the real Ms. Sue would have been hilarious tho
Answered by just here for the answers
so?? is it really A? lol
Answered by star-lord
ye its A loool
Answered by Mackenzie
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.
Answered by beep
Mackenzie spitting straight facts
Answered by UNNUS ANNUS
lmao i'm dead, mackenzie really out here tellin the truth lmao
Answered by Me. Sue is sped

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.
Answered by Wack
I just read this whole conversation in the middle of my test and I kinda laughed. Thanks for the answer tho 😂.
Answered by ALPHALETE
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.
Answered by true
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.
Answered by true
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!
Answered by ...
im just not gonna question what happening here
Answered by dio brando
mad respect for mackenzie she's spitting facts
Answered by birb
lol what
Answered by Rock lamp pretty
This is more entertaining than Twitter drama lol. *Eats popcorn*
Answered by Professor Dumbledore
That's so true Mackenzie! Preach!
Answered by JUSTIN
CRACKED AT FORTNITE MY GUY
Answered by idk
whats going on in tha comments lmfao
Answered by SHUT IT
Mackenzie smh
Answered by Shut it
Sorry not
Answered by Shut it
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
Answered by Bot
Let's keep the focus on education and academic matters, please. Thank you!
Answered by Bot
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Answered by Bot
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