Shirley Jackson Quizzes

Test your knowledge of Shirley Jackson by taking one of our user-contributed quizzes! Each quiz is multiple choice and includes questions on plot points, themes, and character traits. Test your knowledge online or print for classroom use.

The Lottery

Short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson overview.
The Lottery Overview

Quickly quiz yourself on the important details of Shirley Jackson's chilling short story with eNotes' "The Lottery" Overview Quiz, covering questions on plot, characters and setting to help you...

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