Question

the rituals of the lottery. *
have become more casual over time.
are the same as they have been for generations.
have become stricter and more serious over time.
have been entirely forgotten by the town.

Explanation:

In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery", the lottery rituals have largely remained the same for generations, with only minor parts being lost or modified.

Answer:

are the same as they have been for generations.