Examination Day

What clues does the author give to the reader to show that the exam may be something bad?

• Dickie's mother kept crying and his father was angry.
• The peppermint drink that he has to drink before the test is mentioned several times.
• Dickie continues to ask too many questions.
• His birthday continues to be talked about.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which phrases were used in the text to convey tension to the reader?

• "His father snapped..." "His mother looked at the tablecloth"
• "Then we'll come home and celebrate. All right?"
• "Everything will be all right." " You're a good boy, Dickie, you'll make out fine."
• "I get good marks in school" "What stuff to drink?"

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a theme of Examination Day?

• The government wants the population to be unintelligent so that they can control them.
• Parents should protect their children from the government.
• Sometimes it is okay to tell lies.
• You should never keep secrets in a family.

What evidence from the text supports your answer to number 3?

• "We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient is above the Government regulation..."
• "Your classification number is 600-115. Drink this, Richard."
• "It's just to make sure that you answer the questions truthfully."
• "Now, it's nothing to worry about. Thousands of children take this test every day."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from these two quotes? "He wanted the day to be happy but the moistness of his mother's eyes and the scowl on his father's face, spoiled the mood of fluttering expectation..." "He didn't understand what the tension was about, but he did know that today was his birthday..."

• Dickie's parents have been arguing.
• Dickie's parents are angry with him.
• Dickie's parents are upset because something terrible is about to happen because of his birthday.
• Dickie's parents have a surprise for him.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1