Examination Day by Henry Slesar
Authored by Deidra Moitzheim
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the occasion mentioned at the beginning of the story "Examination Day" by Henry Slesar?
Dickie's graduation
Dickie's birthday
A family reunion
A government meeting
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of test was Dickie supposed to take according to his mother?
A school placement test
A Government Intelligence test
A math test
A science test
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Dickie's father respond when asked why it had to rain that day?
He said it was because of the clouds.
He said it was because rain makes the grass grow.
He said it was because of the season.
He said it was unpredictable.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Dickie's father's response when asked about the color of the grass?
He explained the scientific reason.
He said it was because of the soil.
He said "Nobody knows."
He ignored the question.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What incorrect fact about the sun does Dickie's father state?
It is 93 million miles away.
It is 5 thousand miles away.
It is 1 million miles away.
It is 100 thousand miles away.
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the special test that Dickie has to take?
To check his physical strength
To ensure he answers questions truthfully
To compete with other children
To test his artistic skills
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Dickie feel about taking the test?
Excited
Indifferent
Puzzled and slightly frightened
Very confident
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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