Quiz: "Examination Day" + "The War of the Wall"

What details from the text of "Examination Day" support the idea that Dickie is alert and observant?

• He follows his father's instruction to read comics and later prepares to take the Government Intelligence test as instructed, despite his apprehension.

• He becomes puzzled and slightly frightened by the unknown aspects of the test.

• He takes in details about his surroundings, such as the wrapped birthday packages and the preparations in the kitchen. He also notices the tension in the room during breakfast.

• He asks questions about various topics, such as the rain, the color of grass, and the distance to the sun. His inquisitive nature is evident in his interactions with his parents.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you think the government in the story "Examination Day" conducts the examination on the twelfth birthday of every child?

• To determine their intelligence and potential

• To celebrate their transition to adulthood

• To identify potential rebels and troublemakers

• To assess their physical health and fitness

Which statement best expresses a theme of the short story "Examination Day"?

• 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.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the character of Dickie change throughout "Examination Day"?

• He becomes more obedient and compliant.

• He becomes more rebellious and defiant.

• He remains the same throughout the story.

• He becomes more confident in his abilities.

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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 the central conflict in the story "Examination Day"?

• The conflict between Dickie and his teacher

• The conflict between Dickie and his parents

• The conflict between Dickie and the government's examination system

• The conflict between Dickie and his classmates

What can you infer about the government's intentions in conducting the examination in "Examination Day"?

• They genuinely care about the well-being of children.

• They aim to identify potential threats to the government's authority.

• They want to celebrate the children's twelfth birthdays.

• They are primarily concerned with improving education.

Which words in the following passage from "Examination Day" tell us that Mr. Jordan is about to get bad news?

“We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient has exceeded the government regulation, according to Rule 84, Section 5 of the New Code.”

• regret, inform, quotient

• regret, exceeded, regulation

• regret, quotient, according

• regret, Section 5, New Code

How do Dickie’s parents react when he asks questions about the exam in "Examination Day"?

• 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.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "Examination Day", 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.

Why did Dickie have to drink the peppermint liquid before the test in "Examination Day"?

• to make him sleepy

• to make sure he was honest

• to clean his breath

• to reward him for a high score