Vocabulary
Based on the text, what does the word “vexation” mean?
Annoyed, frustrated
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Dickie Jordan
Describe the setting of the text using evidence from the text.
How does Dickie’s mom feel about the exam?
Anxious, nervous
What short clip of a major motion picture did Mrs. Inocencio show on Wednesday?
The Lorax
Based on the text, what does the word “imperturbable” mean?
Calm, collected
What is the point of view of the story?
3rd Person Objective
What line from the first part of the text shows that the government has a totalitarian rule over citizens?
“...slumped into the armchair with the Government newspaper”
What does Dickie do that shows that he is intelligent?
Asks a lot of questions, likes to learn new things
What short story did we read last week?
Tell Tale Heart
Based on the text, what does the word “insignia” mean?
Label
What is the climax of the story?
When Dickie drinks the liquid and begins his exam
What line from the text best shows that Mr. Jordan cares for his son?
“... his father snapped, then immediately regretted his abruptness.”
Dickie asks many questions about the world around him, this shows that he is….
Curious
What story are we reading next week?
Harrison Bergeron.
Based on the text, what does "shroud" mean?
to cover so as to hide from view
Why is this story ironic?
The reader is not expecting children who are “too intelligent” to be killed
What is an example of how Dickie is dehumanized in the text?
He has a “classification” number
How does Dickie’s father respond to the exam?
He gets angry and irritable
What is the potential theme of this story?
Control, Oppression, Power
Based on the text, what does "speculate" mean?
to form a theory about something without any real evidence
Why might the government want to execute intelligent children?
The government wants to avoid people rebelling and intelligent people may find ways to rebel and therefore cause the government to lose control
If the story were to continue, what do you think would happen next? (You do not need to cite direct evidence from the story)
Nothing, based on the text his parents have accepted the society as it is and would not try to change the systems that are in place
What is the tone of voice that delivers the news of Dickie's death? What does this tell us about the government?
Cold and uncaring. That the government doesn't care.
How many questions did Mrs. Inocencio say were on the Examination Day?
20