Why does the Government
intelligence agency give all 12year-olds a test?
How does the author create
suspense? (language
techniques)
What clues are given in the
opening paragraphs to
indicate that the exam is not
something that the Jordans are
looking forward to?
What evidence is there to
suggest that Dickie is an
inquisitive boy?
“We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient has exceeded the Government regulation, according to Rule 84, Section 5, of
the New Code.”
Which word tells us that Mr.
Jordan is about to get bad
news?
What does “intelligence
quotient” mean? (Use a
dictionary if you can’t work it
out)
What do you think that “Rule
84, Section 5, of the New
Code” is?
Does this story take place in
the past, the present, or the
future? Explain your answer
using evidence from the story.
How might this text relate to
our own world?