Question

which passage from the text most strongly supports the answer to question 7? a. “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.” b. “seventy - seventh year i been in the lottery,” old man warner said as he went through the crowd.” c. “used to be a saying about lottery in june, corn be heavy soon. first thing you know, wed all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns.” d. “daughters draw with their husbands families, tessie,” mr. summers said gently. you know that as well as anyone else.

Explanation:

Without knowing the content of Question 7, we analyze each option. Option A gives historical context about the lottery's paraphernalia and the black - box. Option B shows Old Man Warner's long - standing participation. Option C relates the lottery to an old saying and potential consequences of not having it. Option D clarifies a rule about family participation in the lottery. Each could potentially support an answer depending on the nature of Question 7, but we assume a focus on the long - standing tradition of the lottery. Option B best shows the long - standing nature as it mentions Old Man Warner's 77 - year participation.

Answer:

B. “Seventy - seventh year I been in the lottery,’ Old Man Warner said as he went through the crowd.”