examination day

How do readers know that Dickie is smart? Choose all correct answers.

• He asks a lot of questions about how or why things work.

• His parents are worried about the outcome of the exam.

• He doesn't like to read comic books.

• He gets good grades in school.

Which detail from the text best supports the theme of the story?

• “They were at breakfast table, and the boy looked up from his plate curiously. He was an alert-eyed youngster with flat blond hair and a quick, nervous manner.” (Paragraph 3)

• “‘Now, it’s nothing to worry about. Thousands of children take this test every day. The Government wants to know how smart you are, Dickie. That’s all there is to it.’” (Paragraph 21)

• “‘Now just relax, Richard. You’ll be asked some questions, and you think them over carefully. Then give your answers into the microphone. The machine will take care of the rest.’” (Paragraph 44)

• “‘We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient is above the Government regulation, according to Rule 84 Section 5 of the New Code.’” (Paragraph 56)

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.

cover or wrap so as to conceal from view

• puckered

• composed

• shrouded

• whirred

How did Dickie's parents find out the results of the test?

• Dickie told them when he got home.

• Dickie's teacher called them.

• The government center called home.

• They never found out the results.

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

• happy for him.

• sad he's growing up.

• nervous about something.

• irritated with his selfishness.

cause someone to feel nervous, worried or irritated

• rattled

• composed

• puckered

• whirred

The story takes place in the

• past

• present

• future

What was the climax of the story?

• Dickie finishing the exam

• Dickie celebrating his birthday

• Dickie going into the exam room

• Mr. and Mrs. Jordan receiving the phone call

an angry or bad tempered expression

• scowl

• rattled

• abruptness

• vexation