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- 1. Multiple Choice
After Juan writes his letter to Mariana, he becomes very worried that
he will not get a job as a censor if the letter is read.
something will happen to Mariana because of the letter.
the contents of the letter will prevent him from getting promoted.
Mariana will refuse to read the letter.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What can you infer about the reason Mariana moved to Paris?
She felt lonely and hoped to meet new friends.
She was unemployed and needed a job.
She wanted to escape her country’s oppressive regime.
She could not get an apartment in her country.
- 3. Multiple Choice
When the narrator says in lines 29–30 that “you’ve got to beat them to the punch” and “sabotage the machinery,” it means that Juan must
figure out a way to intercept the letter.
turn in coworkers who pose a threat.
not allow colleagues to beat him up.
stop writing suspicious letters to friends.
- 4. Multiple Choice
After Juan is promoted to Section E, the narrator says that “his noble mission blurred in his mind.” This means that Juan
works so hard to maintain his edge that he becomes exhausted
forgets that his duty as a censor is to serve the government
tries to turn in other workers but finds that he cannot
loses sight of the fact that he is supposed to intercept the letter
- 5. Multiple Choice
Juan is shocked at “the subtle and conniving ways employed by people to pass on subversive messages” (lines 70–71). What can you infer about the letters Juan is reading?
They likely contain no hidden meaning at all
They were written by people who are desperate
They can be understood only by skilled censors
They are attempts to overthrow the government
- 6. Multiple Choice
Through much of the story, the narrator tells the reader what Juan thinks and feels. However, after explaining that Juan is swiftly promoted, the narrator says, “We don’t know if this made him happy.” This statement is an example of
pacing
metaphor
foreshadowing
hyperbole
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does subversive mean?
having the ability to go underwater
intending to overthrow those in power
providing additional money or support
attempting to speak in quiet tones
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist in The Censors?
Juan
The Censorship Division
Luisa
Mariana
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who is the antagonist in The Censor?
Mariana
Juan
The Censorship Division
Luisa
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is it called when one fails to take proper care in doing something?
Albeit
Censor
Negligence
Foe
- 11. Multiple Choice
How can you best describe this line from paragraph 9: "Soon his work became so absorbing that his noble mission blurred in his mind."
Juan's mission becomes going to the club to hang out with girls.
Juan begins to lose sight of his original goal and is becoming obsessed with another goal of becoming a good censor.
Juan thinks that Mariana will find his letter and write back to him.
Juan tries even harder to have Mariana fall in love with him.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which phrase best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "subversive"?
"Day after day he crossed out whole paragraphs in red ink..."
"...someone secretly scheming to overthrow the government."
"These were horrible days..."
"His instincts were so sharp..."
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the effect of Juan working hard at the Censorship Division?
He falls in love with a coworker.
They cut off his hands.
He gets a shiny "Employee of the Month" plaque.
He is promoted.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the main conflict of The Censors?
Man vs They
Man vs Mariana
Man vs Himself
Man vs Nature
- 15. Multiple Choice
What kind of environment does Juan live in?
fearful
happy
easy
open
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why does Juan want to intercept the letter he mailed to Mariana?
To stop her from reading the bad intentions he originally had.
To stop her from thinking he doesn’t love her.
To prevent her safety from being jeopardized.
To see if the government will catch him.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What change do we see in Juan’s behavior?
He becomes happy with his job.
He becomes obsessed with his job.
He sabotages the Government while at his job.
No change.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the best theme of this selection?
Censorship is important
Censorship can lead to repression
Censorship can lead to safety
Censorship can lead to happiness.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the climax of the selection?
When a man has a blown arm by an explosion
When Juan was executed for his letter
When Juan wouldn’t go out with his friends
anymore
When he was promoted
- 20. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 1, what does the expression
“caught him with his guard down”
most likely
mean?
Caught him looking confused
Caught him acting careless
Caught him cheating
Caught him being rude
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is one drawback to Juan’s job as a censor?
The work has forced him to become very arrogant.
The job has caused him to lose the support and love of his mother
He has had to sacrifice a great deal of
personal time to the job.
All of these
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