How does the exam impact Dickie’s mom and dad?

Dickie’s mom is sad, while Dickie’s dad becomes easily furious.

What is verbal irony?

When a person says the opposite of what they mean.

What clues let you know that Dickie was intelligent?

He was always asking questions of his parents about the world.

Which quote shows verbal irony?

“Good luck, son,” his father said, without looking at him."

What is the theme in the short story “Examination Day?

Having high intelligence may likely have adverse consequences.

What is situational irony?

The opposite of what you expect.

How do Dickie’s parents react when he asks about the exam?

They avoid talking too much about it.

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience/reader knows more than the characters.

How did Dickie's parents find out the results of the test?

The government center called home

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1
How does the exam impact Dickie’s mom and dad?
Dickie’s mom is sad, while Dickie’s dad becomes easily furious.
Dickie’s mom and dad are eagerly preparing him for the test.
Dickie’s mom and dad express doubt that their son is ready for the exam.
Dickie’s mom is nonchalant, while Dickie’s dad becomes easily annoyed.
2
What is verbal irony?
The opposite of what you expect.
When the audience/reader knows more than the characters.
When a person says the opposite of what they mean.
3
What clues let you know that Dickie was intelligent?
He was always asking questions of his parents about the world.
He won a spelling bee.
His parents praised him for being smart.
He got 100% on a test.
4
Is Dickie curious about how the world works?
True
False
5
Which quote shows verbal irony?
“The Govermnt wants to know how smart you are, Dickie.
“Good luck, son,” his father said, without looking at him."
“Dickie puckered his brow. ‘What makes it green, though? The grass?’”
“You may specify by telephone,” the voice droned on.
6
On the day of Dickie's birthday, his parents are nervous.
False
True
7
What is the theme in the short story “Examination Day?
Having high intelligence may likely have adverse consequences.
Having high intelligence may likely be harmless.
Having high intelligence may likely be rewarding.
The government has been known to violate people’s rights.
8
What is situational irony?
When a person says the opposite of what they mean.
The opposite of what you expect.
When the audience/reader knows more than the characters.
9
How do Dickie’s parents react when he asks about the exam?
They avoid talking too much about it.
They get excited about the idea of Dickie taking it.
They lie to Dickie about the exam.
They stress how important it is that he does well.
10
What is dramatic irony?
The opposite of what you expect.
When the audience/reader knows more than the characters.
When a person says the opposite of what they mean.
11
Why did Dickie fail to pass the exam?
He took too long to answer questions.
He lied during the exam.
He was too smart.
He wasn't smart enough.
12
While Mr. Jordan (Dad) is reading the newspaper, Dickie...
is only interested in watching television.
asks a lot of questions.
takes a nap.
continues worrying about the exam.
13
How did Dickie's parents find out the results of the test?
They never found out
He told them when he got home
The government center called home
His teacher called home

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