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"Examination Day" Response & Reflection

Authored by Joshua Meadows

English

8th Grade

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"Examination Day" Response & Reflection
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Dickie Jordan’s twelfth birthday in the story?

He receives a special gift from his parents.

He is required to take a government-mandated intelligence test.

He becomes eligible to vote in his society.

He is allowed to attend school for the first time.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Dickie’s parents react when he asks questions about the test?

They are excited to explain the process to him.

They dismiss his questions and tell him not to worry.

They encourage him to do his best on the test.

They express pride and confidence in his intelligence.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Dickie go to take the intelligence test?

A school

A hospital

A government building

His own home

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is revealed about the intelligence test by the end of the story?

It determines which school children will attend.

It measures intelligence for job placement.

It results in the execution of children who score too high.

It has no real purpose and is used to control citizens through fear.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the story end?

Dickie’s parents celebrate his successful test.

The government praises Dickie’s intelligence.

Dickie’s parents receive news that their son has died.

Dickie’s parents receive news that their son has died.

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

So, what's the deal? More specifically, why DO YOU THINK that the government in this story does NOT want to have citizens who are very smart? At least two sentences.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

So, let's just think about the world we live in today. Is there such a thing as TOO SMART? Is there ever a time when it is BAD to be SMART in America? What do you think? At least two sentences.

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