Eye of the Beholder

According to the doctor, why is it necessary to alter Janet's appearance?

• to save her life

• to make her uglier so her beauty does not offend anyone

• to give her the opportunity to fit in

• to make her feel more beautiful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Initially, how does Janet feel about the "special place" where her people have "congregated"?

• It angers her because she does not like her kind.

• It frightens her because she is scared of them.

• It brings her comfort because she will be with people like her.

• It angers her because she feels it's segregation.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does the word " congregated" mean as it's used in the episode?

• confined

• separated

• gathered

• celebrated

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Which answer best explains why it takes a prolonged period of time to remove the bandages.

• to increase surprise

• to show the crudeness of surgery

• to show how serious the surgery was

• to increase confusion

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Why is Janet afraid of Mr. Smith when she first sees him?

• She's been told Mr. Smith is a criminal.

• She's been taught to love other people that look like her.

• She's been told that Mr. Smith is going to take her to jail.

• She's been taught to be horrified of her own kind.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is one possible theme for this episode?

• Separate can be equal

• Conformity leads to happiness

• There is no single definition of beauty.

• Separation is necessary for the good of the community

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

How does the title of the episode " Eye of the Beholder" contribute to the theme?

• Men and women who don't fit in suffer a cruel fit.

• What one person finds ugly, another may find attractive.

• Each person much change their appearance to fit in.

• People who are beautiful get special privileges.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.5.9

Which piece of dialogue best supports the theme?

• " You're not being rational. You know you couldn't live any kind of life among normal people."

• " You know, there are many others who share your misfortune, who look much as you do."

• " Who decides what is normal? Who is the state that makes this rules? The state is not God!"

• " Each of us is afforded as much opportunity as possible to fit in with society."

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