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- 1. Multiple Choice
In Henry Slesar's story, "Examination Day," Dickie and his family live in a "little apartment" with a "tiny wall-kitchen" where Dickie has his own "corner" in the living room. What does this tell us about the family?
They are rich and live in luxury.
They live in the countryside.
They live simple lives and don’t own much.
They are claustrophobic.
- 2. Multiple Choice
"The Jordans never spoke of the exam, not until their son, Dickie, was twelve years old. It was on his birthday that Mrs. Jordan first mentioned the subject in his presence, and the anxious manner of her speech caused her husband to answer sharply." From reading this, do we get the impression that Dickie’s parents think the exam is good, or bad?
Good.
Bad.
Not enough evidence to decide.
- 3. Multiple Choice
When Dickie's mother mentions the exam, his father, "answers sharply" and says, “Forget about it,” and, “He’ll do all right.” What does this tell us about how Dickie's father is feeling? Remember that the author chooses to include things for a reason, to help convey his intended message.
He is worried about Dickie having to take the exam.
He is annoyed because he keeps getting interrupted.
He is embarrassed because he failed the exam himself.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a clue about how Dickie's parents feel about the exam?
“anxious manner of her speech”
“Their son, Dickie, was twelve years old”
“answer sharply”
“The Jordans never spoke of the exam”
- 5. Multiple Choice
Dickie asks questions about the distance to the sun, and what makes the grass green. What does the author intend to tell us about Dickie by having him ask these questions?
He is curious and intelligent.
He is annoying and talks too much.
His parents don’t like sharing information.
He doesn’t go to school.
- 6. Multiple Choice
“The room was as cold and official as a courtroom, with long benches flanking metal tables." What does the atmosphere and furniture in the room tell us about how this government thinks of its citizens?
The government doesn’t have much money for furniture.
The government is welcoming and kind to all citizens.
The government is sensitive and caring.
The government doesn’t care about their citizens’ comfort and feelings.
- 7. Multiple Choice
““Good luck, son,” his father said, without looking at him. “I’ll call for you when the test is over.”” Why do you think Dickie’s father doesn’t look at him? You may pick more than one answer if you wish.
He doesn’t want Dickie to see his real feelings and be scared.
He knows Dickie probably won’t come back and has already given up on him.
He’s too busy thinking about getting lunch.
He might break down emotionally if he looks at his son.
- 8. Multiple Choice
“Dickie walked to the door and turned the knob. The room inside was dim, and he could barely make out the features of the grey-tunicked attendant who greeted him.” What effects are achieved by having the attendant wear plain grey clothes, having his face unclear, and having him be nameless? Pick two answers.
It shows he is an anonymous and faceless representative of the government’s terrible actions.
It shows the government doesn’t see people as individuals.
It stops the test-takers from getting distracted by bright colours.
It stops the reader from getting confused by having to remember too many names.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence: “We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient has exceeded the Government regulation, according to Rule 84, Section 5, of the New Code.” Which word tells us that the Jordans are about to get bad news?
Intelligence.
Regulation.
Regret.
Exceeded.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why was Dickie killed by the government?
He didn’t finish the test.
He asked too many questions.
He failed the test by being too intelligent.
He failed the test by not being intelligent enough.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which statement is the best summary of this story?
In the future, a young boy named Dickie must go to a government building to take a test. He is drugged and murdered, and his father lets it happen.
On Dickie’s twelfth birthday, he finds out he needs to take a test. Even though Dickie is smart and asks lots of questions meaning he will probably do well in the test, his parents are upset and this ruins his birthday.
In the future, a controlling government gives every twelve year old an intelligence test. A smart boy named Dickie finds out he must take this test, but his parents hide the fact that those that are smarter than the government allows are killed afterwards.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a reason that the government might kill children who fail the test?
Those who are intelligent could oppose and overthrow the government.
They want everyone to be same so people are equal.
There aren’t enough teachers in the future so they have to get rid of the smart people.
It is harder for the government to control smart people.
- 13. Multiple Choice
A government that demands complete control over everything its people do is called a…
Totalitarian government.
Federal government.
Democratic government.
Monarchy.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In the story, people must obey Rule 84 and take the test. They don't get to choose. This suggests that one of the themes of "Examination Day" is:
The usefulness of intelligence testing.
Control of people by the government.
The importance of following rules.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Dickie’s parents clearly know what will happen to him if he fails the test. They suspect he is a bright boy. In spite of this, they let him take the test anyway. Why?
They don’t care about Dickie.
The government gives them no choice.
They aren’t smart enough to try to stop the test.
- 16. Multiple Choice
If Dickie’s parents have no choice about letting him take the test in spite of what they think or feel, what does this suggest that one of the themes of the story is?
Weakness.
Obedience.
Oppression.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of the word “oppression”?
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
A situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom.
Recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another.
- 18. Multiple Choice
“A concealed loudspeaker crackled and called off the first name. Dickie saw a boy leave his father’s side reluctantly and walk slowly towards the door.” We can see from this that nobody wants to take the test, but they all do it anyway. Everyone in the story does exactly what they are told. This suggests that one of the themes of the story is:
Control.
Laws.
Apathy.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Dickie’s parents take him willingly for the test, in spite of what the result might be. Why? What do you think would happen if Dickie did not show up for the exam?
Nothing would happen.
The government would realise that they were wrong, and apologise.
The government would make Dickie take the test anyway, and punish the family.
- 20. Multiple Choice
If taking their son for the test and possibly to be killed is better than the alternative (not taking him), what does this tell us about this government?
They are incompetent and have no idea what they are doing.
They want the best for everybody in their country.
They are truly terrible and will do horrible things to people who oppose them.
- 21. Multiple Choice
If Dickie’s parents let him take the exam because they are afraid the government will do terrible things to them if they don’t, what does that indicate that another theme of the story might be?
Stress.
Laziness.
Fear.
Sin.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What are three of the themes of the story that we have talked about so far?
Obedience, weakness and sin.
Oppression, control and fear.
Apathy, laws and laziness.
- 23. Multiple Choice
In addition to the themes of oppression, control and fear, what might be another possible theme in this story?
Lack of freedom.
Lies and deceit.
The danger of being curious.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Four of these statements can be assumed to be true, based on this story, and one is not true. Which statement is NOT correct in relation to this story?
The government wants its people to obey without question.
The government does not want intelligent people among its citizens.
The people in this world are free to make their own choices.
The people in the story are afraid of the government.
The government does terrible things to its people.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Feeling of nervousness
drowsy
gloomy
tension
vaguely
- 26. Multiple Choice
To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
wander
brisk
scowl
rumple
- 27. Multiple Choice
The time when an individual is a baby
Veil
Exceed
Vexation
Infancy
- 28. Multiple Choice
In a tentative or unsure manner
brisk
hesitantly
abruptness
quotient
- 29. Multiple Choice
Sleepy and lethargic ;half a sleep
drowsy
reluctantly
alert-eyed
tension
- 30. Multiple Choice
An angry or bad tempered expression
presence
harmony
gloomily
scowl
- 31. Multiple Choice
To shroud (something)
hide
cover
break
open
- 32. Multiple Choice
Dark or poorly lit, appear depressing or frightening
bright
gloomily
pucker
manner
- 33. Multiple Choice
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
harmony
puzzlement
vexation
infancy
- 34. Multiple Choice
To Tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds
pucker
reluctantly
whir
wander
- 35. Multiple Choice
A badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem
veil
moistness
clerk
insignia
- 36. Multiple Choice
To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
whir
speculate
exceed
rumple
- 37. Multiple Choice
A feeling of confusion through lack of understanding
puzzlement
pillared
speculate
indicate
- 38. Multiple Choice
Brief to the point of rudeness
beribboned
vexation
manner
abruptness
- 39. Multiple Choice
In a way that shows that you are not willing to do something and are therefore slow to do it
vaguely
consistency
reluctantly
brisk
- 40. Multiple Choice
Make a low, continuous, regular sound
whir
pucker
conceal
peer
- 41. Multiple Choice
A liquid such as water in a form of very small drops either in the air in a substance or on a surface
brisk
moisture
clerk
peer
- 42. Multiple Choice
To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something
scowl
peer
wander
conceal
- 43. Multiple Choice
A thin material worn by women the cover face
speculate
clerk
burial
veil
- 44. Multiple Choice
The way in which a substance holds together; thickness or viscosity
harmony
vaguely
consistency
shroud
- 45. Multiple Choice
"The Jordans never spoke of the exam, not until their son, Dickie, was twelve years old. It was on his birthday that Mrs. Jordan first mentioned the subject in his presence, and the anxious manner of her speech caused her husband to answer sharply."
What suggests the Jordans feel nervous about their son's upcoming test?
"anxious manner"
"birthday"
"twelve years old"
- 46. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of the story?
Dickie's house
School
A resturant
A movie theater
- 47. Multiple Choice
What was the conflict of the story?
There was a test all 12 year olds have to take.
There was a fight between Dickie and his best friend.
Dickie's parents were arguing.
It was raining on Dickie's birthday.
- 48. Multiple Choice
'Dickie went to the Government Educational Center to take his test' is what part of the plot chart?
Exposition
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
- 49. Multiple Choice
'Dickie was killed because he was too smart' is what part of plot?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which statement best summarizes the story?
When children are 12, they are given a government IQ test. When Dickie took this test, he was too smart and the government killed him.
It was Dickie's 12th birthday. He had a bad day.
On Dickie's birthday, his parents were worried about a test.
- 51. Multiple Choice
Which theme best describes what you can learn from this story?
Asking questions and being curious about the world will make you more intelligent.
Tests aren't worth being nervous about.
Birthdays aren't important
- 52. Multiple Choice
'It was Dickie's 12th birthday' is what part of the plot diagram?
Climax
Exposition
Rising Action
Falling Action
- 53. Multiple Choice
How did Dickie's parents find out the results of the test?
He told them when he got home
His teacher called home
The government center called home
They never found out
- 54. Multiple Choice
What clues let you know that Dickie was intelligent?
He was always asking questions of his parents about the world.
His parents praised him for being smart.
He got 100% on a test.
He won a spelling bee.
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