Chapters 3-5 "Uglies"

What is Shay's attitude towards the operation?

• She is excited and can't wait to turn pretty.

• She is indifferent and doesn't care much about it.

• She is skeptical and questions the necessity of the operation.

• She is fearful and dreads the day of her operation.

How does Shay's perspective on beauty contrast with society's views in the novel?

• Shay believes natural beauty is more important than artificial beauty.

• Shay thinks beauty standards are universally absolute.

• Shay agrees with society's views and looks forward to conforming.

• Shay doesn't have her own perspective on beauty.

What theme does Shay's character primarily explore?

• The importance of conformity.

• The struggle between individuality and societal expectations.

• The power of technology to improve lives.

• The significance of friendship in difficult times.

Shay teaches Tally how to hoverboard. What does the hoverboard represent in the story?

• danger

• freedom

• strength

• the past

Fill in the blank: Shay can be seen as a ___________ to Tally, pushing her to question her own beliefs.

• mentor

• rival

• catalyst

• follower

What does the non-talking bridge Tally uses to sneak into New Pretty Town represent?

• The Past

• Danger

• Excitement

• Technology

When Tally tells Shay about using a pig mask to sneak into New Pretty Town, Shay says, “A pig mask. Okay. So let me guess, someone blew your house down?” This is an example of:

• a simile

• personification

• a hyperbole

• an allusion

Shay's character is best described as:

• Conformist and submissive.

• Rebellious and questioning.

• Indifferent and passive.

• Optimistic and naive.

What is Shay's reaction to the "pretty" images Tally makes for her using the morph?

• She is shocked that she could look so perfect.

• She doesn't seem to be excited about them.

• She's sad because they only remind her of how ugly she is.

• She thinks the final image Tally makes is the best one.

Shay could be so weird sometimes. She always had a chip on her shoulder about the operation, like someone was making her turn sixteen.

The underlined phrase is:

• an idiom

• a metaphor

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia