The Testing: Understanding the Dystopia

What motivates Cia Vale to succeed in The Testing?

• The desire for wealth

• The wish to find a romantic partner

• The hope to honor her family and community

• The need to escape her past

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Cia view the government and its intentions at the beginning of The Testing?

• With suspicion and fear

• With respect and admiration

• With indifference

• With open hostility

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which theme is most prevalent in the first half of The Testing?

• The corruption of power

• The innocence of youth

• The importance of education

• The survival of the fittest

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What inference can be made about the society in which Cia lives based on the first half of the novel?

• It is a utopia where everyone is happy and safe.

• It is a meritocracy that values intelligence above all.

• It is a dystopia masked as a perfect society.

• It is a monarchy with a strict class system.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does Cia's relationship with Tomas develop in the first half of the book?

• They become fierce competitors.

• They remain indifferent to each other.

• They form a strong alliance based on trust.

• They are separated and do not interact.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Cia's primary concern upon entering The Testing?

• Making new friends

• Keeping her true abilities hidden

• Passing each test at any cost

• Remembering her father's warnings

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which character trait best describes Cia's approach to challenges in The Testing?

• Recklessness

• Cunning

• Determination

• Passivity

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the Testing process symbolize in the society depicted in the novel?

• The pursuit of knowledge

• The transition from youth to adulthood

• The manipulation of the younger generation by the government

• The importance of physical strength

How does the government justify The Testing to its citizens?

• As a necessary measure for public safety

• As a way to find the best leaders for the future

• As a tradition that honors their ancestors

• As a form of entertainment

What can be inferred about the future of Cia's journey in The Testing based on the first half of the novel?

• She will abandon her morals to succeed.

• She will face greater challenges that test her character.

• She will form alliances with all the other candidates.

• She will leave The Testing early.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1