“The Examination Day” - Henry Slesar Quiz

According to you, what is the biggest danger of a dystopian society depicted in the short story?

• Control through fear

• Loss of individual freedoms

• Suppression of Intelligence

• All of the above

In depicting a dystopian society in “The Examination Day”, what is the main purpose of the Author?

• To portray a bright future

• To highlight the risks of suppressing intelligence

• To promote education

What role does knowledge play in the conflict of the story?

• It is relevant

• As a threat

• It is a source of power

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

What do you think is the overall tone of “The Examination Day?”

• Dark and threatening

• Fearful

• Neutral

• Saddening

What do you believe was the greatest fear in Dickie regarding the examination?

• Disappointing his parents

• The exam questions

• Consequences of being too intelligent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1