Question

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, old man warner says, “used to be a saying about ‘lottery in june, corn be heavy soon.’ first thing you know, we’d all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns” (lines 197–199). what can you infer about the purpose of the lottery from these lines?

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is A- they will lose their corn crop.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lottery has been held for so long, it has become a time honored tradition-good or bad. People are afraid to challenge that tradition for fear of destroying the corn crop and having to eat stewed chickweed and acorns.

Answer 2

Below are the choices that can be found elsewhere:

A It provides money to support farmers.
B It tells farmers when to plant.
C It determines what crops should be planted.
D It helps ensure a good harvest.

I think the answer is A It provides money to support farmers.