WorksheetsEye of the Beholder
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 13mins
According to the doctor, why is it necessary to alter Janet's appearance?
to save her life
to make her uglier so her beauty does not offend anyone
to give her the opportunity to fit in
to make her feel more beautiful
Initially, how does Janet feel about the "special place" where her people have "congregated"?
It angers her because she does not like her kind.
It frightens her because she is scared of them.
It brings her comfort because she will be with people like her.
It angers her because she feels it's segregation.
What does the word " congregated" mean as it's used in the episode?
confined
separated
gathered
celebrated
Which answer best explains why it takes a prolonged period of time to remove the bandages.
to increase surprise
to show the crudeness of surgery
to show how serious the surgery was
to increase confusion
Why is Janet afraid of Mr. Smith when she first sees him?
She's been told Mr. Smith is a criminal.
She's been taught to love other people that look like her.
She's been told that Mr. Smith is going to take her to jail.
She's been taught to be horrified of her own kind.
What is one possible theme for this episode?
Separate can be equal
Conformity leads to happiness
There is no single definition of beauty.
Separation is necessary for the good of the community
How does the title of the episode " Eye of the Beholder" contribute to the theme?
Men and women who don't fit in suffer a cruel fit.
What one person finds ugly, another may find attractive.
Each person much change their appearance to fit in.
People who are beautiful get special privileges.
Which piece of dialogue best supports the theme?
" You're not being rational. You know you couldn't live any kind of life among normal people."
" You know, there are many others who share your misfortune, who look much as you do."
" Who decides what is normal? Who is the state that makes this rules? The state is not God!"
" Each of us is afforded as much opportunity as possible to fit in with society."
