Examination Day

The story takes place in the

• past

• present

• future

On the day of Dickie's birthday, his parents...

• are happy for him

• are sad he's growing up

• are nervous about something

• are upset with his selfishness

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the meaning of the word rattled as it is used in this sentence: “His father, now slumped into an armchair with the Government newspaper, rattled the sheets in vexation”?

• knocked

• moved

• played with a toy rattler

• disconnected

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What poetic device is used in the following sentence? “The room was as cold and official as a courtroom.”

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient has exceeded the government regulation, according to Rule 84, Section 5 of the New Code.”

Which words tells us that Mr. Jordan is about to get bad news?

• regret, inform, quotient

• regret, exceeded, regulation

• regret, quotient, according

• regret, Section 5, New Code

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement best expresses a theme of the short story?

• It's better to downplay your own intelligence

• The government always violates people's rights

• High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing

• People have higher expectations for children as they grow up

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

“The room was as cold and official as a courtroom, with long benches flanking metal tables.” “There was a young man wearing an insignia-less tunic, seated at a polished desk in front of Room 404.” “A concealed loudspeaker crackled and called off the first name.”

What do these descriptions tell us about the government?

• It values cleanliness.

• It is impersonal and cold.

• It has a lot of money.

• It is warm and inviting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

He wandered towards the window, and peered gloomily at the veil of mist that shrouded the glass.

Which of the following meanings of veil is used in the sentence above?

• a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face

• a thing that serves to cover, conceal, or disguise

• a membrane which is attached to the body of some toadstools and ruptures in the course of development

• the piece of precious cloth separating the sanctuary from the body of the Temple or the Tabernacle

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why doesn’t Dickie know about the test prior to his birthday?

• Nobody knows which day the government will call.

• He was told about it but forgot.

• Dickie's parents didn't want to worry him.

• Only certain kids are selected to take the test.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the conflict of the story?

• There was a test all 12 year olds have to take.

• Dickie and his best friend have a fight.

• Dickie's parents were arguing.

• It was raining on Dickie's birthday.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4