Q 1. What are the first signs that something sinister lurks beneath the surface of this story? 2. How does the ending of the story alter our perceptions of the events of the day?3. How does our first view of Tessie help to establish her character? To what extent is her final protest justified? How do the other characters portray themselves by their attitude toward the ritual?4. Why is Jackson purposely vague about where the story takes place? What do the characters in this community say about how the ritual is practiced in nearby communities?5. How does the objective tone of the narrator help contribute to the festive atmosphere? How is the narrators tone change by the end of the story?6. Cite one example of foreshadowing in the Lottery:7. List 7 different character from the story8. Who is the antagonist in the Lottery?