Examination Day TBQs

What is the main event that the boy, Dickie, is preparing for in the story?

• A birthday party

• A government intelligence test

• A school play

• A sports competition

How old is Dickie when he is required to take the intelligence exam?

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

• 12 years old

• 13 years old

What is the mood of Dickie's mother when she talks about the exam?

• Excited

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Angry

What was the father's initial reaction to the rain?

• He was happy because it made the grass grow.

• He was upset because it ruined his plans.

• He ignored it and continued reading.

• He decided to go for a walk in the rain.

How far away did Dickie's father say the sun was?

• Five thousand miles

• Ten thousand miles

• One thousand miles

• Fifty thousand miles

What did Dickie's father say about the test Dickie had to take?

• It was a regular school test.

• It was a special kind of test.

• It was a test for a sports team.

• It was a test for a music competition.

What does the word "vexation" mean as used in the text?

• The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

• A feeling of happiness and joy

• A sense of calm and relaxation

• The act of being surprised and excited

What did Dickie's mother say the drink tasted like?

• Chocolate

• Peppermint

• Lemon

• Vanilla

Where did Dickie and his family go for the test?

• Government Educational Building

• City Hall

• Local School

• Community Center

What was the room compared to in terms of its atmosphere?

• A library

• A courtroom

• A hospital

• A classroom