Question

Which excerpt from "The Lottery" most strongly suggests that the lottery tradition has become less significant than it once was?

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago, and the black box now resting on the stool had been put into use even before Old Man Warner, the oldest man in town, was born."
"‘Seems like there’s no time at all between lotteries any more.’ Mrs. Delacroix said to Mrs. Graves in the back row."
"‘Used to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’"
"‘Some places have already quit lotteries.’ Mrs. Adams said."

Answer 1

The best answer here would be the last one: "Some places have already quit lotteries," Mrs. Adams said. This is the best answer because it implies that the lottery isn't as necessary as it once was. If it was needed, the implication is that they would still be going on in the area and not forgotten or not done.

While the others hint at the same thing, they aren't the best answers because they talk about the lottery overall, but only insomuch as it pertains to the lottery itself, to fill in the details of it.