Question

What does the story suggest to you about authority and obedience to authority? Who--or what--holds authority in the village? Why do some people continue with the annual killing, despite the fact that "some places have already quit lotteries"?

A) The government holds authority; tradition and fear drive obedience in the village.
B) The villagers hold authority; they continue the tradition out of respect for their ancestors.
C) The lottery organizer holds authority; participants continue due to peer pressure and social norms.
D) The story does not provide information about authority in the village.

Answer 1

The story suggests that authority and obedience to authority play a significant role in the village. The government holds authority and tradition and fear drive obedience in the village.

Step-by-step explanation:

The story suggests that authority and obedience to authority play a significant role in the village. The correct answer is A) The government holds authority; tradition and fear drive obedience in the village. In the story, it is the government that holds authority over the village, as they organize and oversee the annual lottery. The villagers continue with the annual killing because of tradition and fear of going against the authority, even though some other places have already quit lotteries.