WorksheetsChapters 3-5 "Uglies"
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is Shay's attitude towards the operation?
She is excited and can't wait to turn pretty.
She is indifferent and doesn't care much about it.
She is skeptical and questions the necessity of the operation.
She is fearful and dreads the day of her operation.
How does Shay's perspective on beauty contrast with society's views in the novel?
Shay believes natural beauty is more important than artificial beauty.
Shay thinks beauty standards are universally absolute.
Shay agrees with society's views and looks forward to conforming.
Shay doesn't have her own perspective on beauty.
What theme does Shay's character primarily explore?
The importance of conformity.
The struggle between individuality and societal expectations.
The power of technology to improve lives.
The significance of friendship in difficult times.
Shay teaches Tally how to hoverboard. What does the hoverboard represent in the story?
danger
freedom
strength
the past
Fill in the blank: Shay can be seen as a ___________ to Tally, pushing her to question her own beliefs.
mentor
rival
catalyst
follower
What does the non-talking bridge Tally uses to sneak into New Pretty Town represent?
The Past
Danger
Excitement
Technology
When Tally tells Shay about using a pig mask to sneak into New Pretty Town, Shay says, “A pig mask. Okay. So let me guess, someone blew your house down?” This is an example of:
a simile
personification
a hyperbole
an allusion
Shay's character is best described as:
Conformist and submissive.
Rebellious and questioning.
Indifferent and passive.
Optimistic and naive.
What is Shay's reaction to the "pretty" images Tally makes for her using the morph?
She is shocked that she could look so perfect.
She doesn't seem to be excited about them.
She's sad because they only remind her of how ugly she is.
She thinks the final image Tally makes is the best one.
Shay could be so weird sometimes. She always had a chip on her shoulder about the operation, like someone was making her turn sixteen.
The underlined phrase is:
an idiom
a metaphor
alliteration
onomatopoeia
The chapter "Shay" in Uglies uses the character of Shay to highlight the:
Inherent flaws in their society.
Importance of conforming to societal norms.
Benefits of the operation.
Dangers of the outside world.
The interaction between Tally and Shay when they are playing with the morph in the chapter, "Facing the Future" illustrates the theme of
Individuality versus conformity
