It's A Good Life (NC English II EOC)

What is the effect created by the narrator describing the main character as a monster?

• It helps to establish the tone of the film.
• It increases the effect of discovering the monster is a kid
• It helps the viewer imagine the monster based on description
• It supports the element of irony within the title

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Which of the following characteristics is not revealed regarding Anthony?

• His love for making new and interesting creatures
• His absolute control over everyone in his village
• His appreciation of loud noises
• His disregard for anyone's feelings but his own. 

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What can you infer regarding the mother's response to Anthony's "sharp toothed creation"  that was trying to bite him?

• She was pleased that Anthony was so creative
• She is unsure of what Anthony will do next
• She simply wanted to share this knowledge with the gentlemen
• She was hoping that the creature would have bitten him

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Which of the following is revealed by the characters constantly smiling and saying: "Today is a good day"

• It reveals that they don't think it is a good day
• It reveals that they are truly afraid of Anthony
• It reveals the truth that Anthony has brainwashed everyone
• It reveals that Anthony is afraid of everyone

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What decision is made by Anthony  due to him becoming irritated with the neighbors dog?

• He transforms it into a jack in the box
• He sends it to the barn
• He transforms it into another creature
• He sends it to the cornfield

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How do Anthony's interactions with his own parents add to the idea that everyone is afraid?

• His parents are not afraid of him
• Because even his parents feel powerless to stop him
• It proves their ability to ignore his actions
•  It proves that everyone in the town blames them

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Which literary element is best represented by the film's title: "It's a Good Life"

• Personification
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Irony

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How does the emphasis of "sweaty faces" during many of the shots increase a tone of dread?

• It reveals that Anthony had simply made the weather too hot
• It reveals the constant pressure and fear felt by the town
• It is an example of Anthony's power to control the populous
• It reveals that the town had limited access to fresh water

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Which of the following events is key to first revealing the theme of "It's a Good Life"?

• Anthony kills the creature he had made
• Anthony's aunt constantly declares how hot she is
• The delivery man reminds Anthony how much he likes him
• Anthony talks about not having a good day without other kids

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Which phrase most concisely summarizes the text?

• All kids are exactly crazy
• "A monster may lurk within the depths of anyone"
• Neighbors should control their dogs
• Parents are responsible for their children

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