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Examination Day quiz

Quiz by Chelsea Parker

Grade 8
ELA (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which statement best describes the theme of the short story?
    The government has been known to violate people's rights.
    High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.
    People have higher expectations for children as they grow up.
    It's better to downplay your intelligence.
    300s
    110.24.b.7.a
  • Q2
    Which detail best supports your theme answer?
    "They were at breakfast table, and the boy looked up from his plate curiously. He was an alert-eyed youngster with flat blonde hair and a quick, nervous manner." (paragraph 3).
    "Now just relax, Richard. You'll be asked some questions, and you think them over carefully. Then give your answers into the microphone. The machine will take care of the rest." (paragraph 44).
    "Now, it's nothing to worry about. Thousands of children take this test every day. The Government wants to know how smart you are, Dickie. That's all there is to it." (Paragraph 3).
    "We regret to inform you, that his intelligent quotient is above the Government regulation, according to rule 84 section 5 of the new code." (paragraph 56)
    300s
    110.24.b.6.c
  • Q3
    What do the questions Dickie asks his father between paragraphs 4-17 reveal about Dickie's character?
    They suggest that Dickie doesn't usually get along with his father.
    They show how curious Dickie is about how the world works.
    They show how much Dickie relies on his father for simple ideas.
    They stress that Dickie isn't as intelligent as he claims.
    300s
    110.24.b.7.b
  • Q4
    How does knowledge of the exam affect Dickie's mom and dad?
    Dickie's mom and dad stress about preparing their son for the exam.
    Dickie's mom becomes anxious and sad, while Dickie's dad becomes easily irritated.
    Dickie's mom and dad express doubt that their son is ready for the exam.
    Dickie's mom is not bothered by the exam, which Dickie's dad is upset about it.
    300s
    110.24.b.7.c
  • Q5
    The fact that the Jordan family avoids discussing “the test” with Dickey builds tension surrounding the central conflict by –
    confusing Dickey about how he should prepare for the test.
    creating questions in the reader’s mind about what is to come
    keeping the details of the test a secret to Dickey and the reader for the surprise ending
    raising Dickey’s feelings of test anxiety as the test gets closer
    300s
    110.24.b.7.c
  • Q6
    Based on the length of time that Dickey resides in the Testing Center, the reader can infer that -
    Dickey did poorly on the test and was immediately killed for his lack of intelligence.
    Dickey did very well on the test, and therefore, was killed for his intelligence.
    Dickey has accommodations, like extra time, and so the test is taking longer than it should.
    There really is no test.
    300s
    110.24.b.5.f
  • Q7
    Based on the passage, society mostly views intelligence, or an intelligent society of citizens, as a -
    reason to be killed
    force to be reckoned with
    threat to power of the government over the people
    weapon to use against other countries
    300s
    110.24.b.7.a
  • Q8
    The author uses imagery in paragraph 3, beginning with “somewhere in the tiny apartment,” to –
    show that they are poor
    tell the reader it is Dickey’s birthday
    create a suspenseful atmosphere
    allude to the fact that his parents forgot his birthday
    300s
    110.24.b.5.d
  • Q9
    The author uses a simile in paragraph 32 that starts “The room was as cold as __” to compare the testing center to a courtroom. The author uses this simile to convey that –
    The room felt sterile and unnerving
    Dickey is guilty of something
    Dickey was going to be judged
    Dickey was scared
    300s
    110.24.b.9.d
  • Q10
    Which sentence from the story provides the best evidence that Dickey’s mother knew he was going to die?
    He kissed his mother and shook hands gravely with his father.
    He looked at his mother, and she composed her face into a misty smile.
    His mother looked at the tablecloth.
    His mother beamed as she handed over the gaily-coloured packages, and even his father managed a grin and a rumple of the hair.
    300s
    110.24.b.7.c
  • Q11
    "He wandered toward the window and peered gloomily at the veil of mist that shrouded the glass." What is the best definition of shrouded as used in this sentence?
    think about something
    peace
    bright or cheerful
    to cover or hide from view
    300s
    110.24.b.2
  • Q12
    "His father, now slumped into an armchair with the Government newspaper rattled the sheets in vexation." What is the best context clue from the sentence to help us understand the meaning of vexation?
    rattled the sheets
    slumped in an armchair
    Government newspaper
    300s
    110.24.b.2.b

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