Irony and Theme in “The Lottery”

After reading The Lottery and noting your impression and completing the multiple choice quiz, submit answers to the following:

1.  What is the  of the texts title? How do the fundamentals of a lottery (i.e. the various state run Jackpot lotteries) differ and relate to the one portrayed in this story?

2. What is the implication behind Old Man Warners remark, its not the way it used to be. People aint the way they used to be, as the Hutchinsons make the final draw? What is Mrs. Hutchinsons demeanor at the end of the story? What is your reaction to this outcome?

3. What is the theme for this text?  Decide what the author is trying to uncover about human nature and social order. Connect this to the theme for this text.