Question

mrs. hutchinson tries to convince the townspeople that...
a the lottery should be stopped.
b her husband wasnt given a fair chance.
c her husband shouldnt be participating.
d her husband took the wrong piece of paper.

Explanation:

In "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, when Mrs. Hutchinson's family is selected in the lottery, she argues that her husband wasn't given a fair chance (e.g., he was rushed and didn't have enough time or a proper opportunity to choose fairly). Option A is incorrect as she doesn't advocate stopping the lottery overall at that moment. Option C is wrong as she doesn't say he shouldn't participate. Option D is incorrect as she doesn't claim he took the wrong paper; rather, she contests the fairness of his selection process.

Answer:

B. her husband wasn't given a fair chance.