What true feelings are shared by the characters smiling and saying: "Today is a good day"

It reveals that they are truly afraid of Anthony

What is the effect created by the narrator describing the main character as a monster?

It increases the effect of discovering this monster is a kid

What can you infer regarding the mother's response to Anthony's "sharp toothed creation" ?

She was hoping that the creature would have bitten him

Which phrase most concisely summarizes the film?

"A monster may lurk within the depths of anyone"

Which of the following characteristics is not revealed regarding Anthony?

His appreciation of loud noises

How do Anthony's interactions with his own parents add to the idea that everyone is afraid

Because even his parents feel powerless to stop him

How does the emphasis of "sweaty faces" during many of the shots increase a tone of dread

It reveals the constant pressure and fear felt by the town

Which of the following events is key to first revealing the theme of "It's a Good Life"?

Anthony kills the creature he had made

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A quiz to accompany a viewing of "It's a Good Life" from the Twilight Zone using Common Core style questions. #ela #commoncore #rl910

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1
What true feelings are shared by the characters smiling and saying: "Today is a good day"
It reveals the truth that Anthony has brainwashed everyone
It reveals that Anthony is afraid of everyone
It reveals that they don't think it is a good day
It reveals that they are truly afraid of Anthony
2
What decision is provoked by Anthony becoming irritated with the neighbors dog?
He kills the noisy animal
He transforms it into a jack in the box
He sends it to the cornfield
He transforms it into another creature
3
What is the effect created by the narrator describing the main character as a monster?
It helps to establish the tone of the film.
It increases the effect of discovering this monster is a kid
It supports the element of irony within the title
It helps the viewer imagine the monster based on description
4
What can you infer regarding the mother's response to Anthony's "sharp toothed creation" ?
She was hoping that the creature would have bitten him
She was pleased that Anthony was so creative
She is unsure of what Anthony will do next
She simply wanted to share this knowledge with the gentlemen
5
Which phrase most concisely summarizes the film?
"A monster may lurk within the depths of anyone"
Neighbors should control their dogs
Parents are responsible for their children
All kids are exactly crazy
6
Which of the following characteristics is not revealed regarding Anthony?
His appreciation of loud noises
His absolute control over everyone in his village
His disregard for anyone's feelings but his own.
His love for making new and interesting creatures
7
How do Anthony's interactions with his own parents add to the idea that everyone is afraid
It proves their ability to ignore his actions
Because even his parents feel powerless to stop him
It proves that everyone in the town blames them
His parents are not afraid of him
8
How does the emphasis of "sweaty faces" during many of the shots increase a tone of dread
It is an example of Anthony's power to control the populous
It reveals that Anthony had simply made the weather too hot
It reveals the constant pressure and fear felt by the town
It reveals that the town had limited access to fresh water
9
Which literary element is best represented by the film's title: "It's a Good Life"
Simile
Irony
Hyperbole
Personification
10
Which of the following events is key to first revealing the theme of "It's a Good Life"?
Anthony's aunt constantly declares how hot she is
Anthony kills the creature he had made
The delivery man reminds Anthony how much he likes him
Anthony talks about not having a good day without other kids

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