"Examination Day" Text Analysis

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

• are happy for him.

• are sad he's growing up.

• are nervous about something.

• are irritated with his selfishness.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

How do Dickie’s parents react when he asks about the exam?

• They avoid talking too much about it.

• They get excited about the idea of Dickie taking it.

• They stress how important it is that he does well.

• They lie to Dickie about the exam.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Dickie's mom crying the morning of the examination?

• She’s sad that he’s a year older.

• She’s happy to see her son take the exam.

• She feels bad about Dickie’s birthday party.

• She’s afraid for Dickie to take the exam.

The room that Dickie and his father wait in…

• looks dangerous.

• is cozy.

• lacks comfort.

• scares Dickie.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Why did Dickie fail to pass the exam?

• He lied during the exam.

• He was too smart.

• He wasn't smart enough.

• He took too long to answer questions.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

• It’s better to downplay your own intelligence.

• The government has been known to violate people’s rights.

• High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.

• People have higher expectations for children as they grow up.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What do the questions that Dickie asks while his father is reading the newspaper reveal about Dickie's character?

• They suggest that Dickie doesn’t usually get along with his father.

• They show how curious Dickie is about how the world works.

• They stress that Dickie isn’t as intelligent as he claims.

• They show how much Dickie relies on his father for simple ideas.

How does knowledge of the exam affect Dickie’s mom and dad?

• Dickie’s mom becomes anxious and sad, while Dickie’s dad becomes easily irritated.

• Dickie’s mom and dad express doubt that their son is ready for the exam.

• Dickie’s mom and dad stress about preparing their son for the exam.

• Dickie’s mom is not bothered by the exam, while Dickie’s dad is upset about it.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Dickie's parents' negative reactions regarding the examination at the beginning of the story is an example of -

• imagery

• foreshadowing

• irony

• internal conflict

The main conflict in this story can best be described as -

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. society

• individual vs. technology