Read the sentence from “The Lottery.” The lottery was conducted – as were the square dances, the teen-age club, the Halloween

Read the sentence from “The Lottery.”

The lottery was conducted – as were the square dances, the teen-age club, the Halloween program – by Mr. Summers, who had time and energy to devote to civic activities.
What is most ironic about this sentence?
that Mr. Summers has time to devote to community events
that these events take a considerable amount of time to prepare
that the village has a teen club
that the lottery is thought of as a civic activity

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