Henry Slesar
1958
PART A: Which statement best expresses a theme of the short story?A. It's better to downplay your own intelligence.B. The government has been known to violate people's rights.C. High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.D. People have higher expectations for children as they grow up.
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The statement that best expresses a theme of Henry Slesar's short story "Examination Day" is:
C. High intelligence can be viewed as a dangerous thing.
In the story, the government’s reaction to individuals with high intelligence highlights the dangers and consequences that can arise from societal fear of exceptional intellect.
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