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lefttop00“Separate Vocations”The Simpsons Season Three, Episode 18The premise of this episode is that Springfield Elementary makes the kids take a “Career Aptitude Normalizing Test” (CANT), and Bart and Lisa both have very different experiences with the test.Part 1: Answer the following questions with examples. Each worth 2 marks.Identify two ways the TV show makes fun of the test in general or test questions.What kinds of jobs do the students get in their “scientifically selected career”? Give two examples. What do you think of these examples?What job does the test tell Lisa she should have? How does she react?What job does the test tell Bart he should have? How does he react?How does Bart change positively as a result of the test? Give two examples.How does Lisa change negatively as a result of the test? Give two examples.What is the point of this episode?Part 2: Choose ONE of the following questions for a more developed, paragraph answer. Worth 6 marksWhat odd sexist messages are sent in this episode about jobs that men and women have?Does this episode emphasize “cool” action-oriented jobs over other types of employment?Why is there such high security around the test and its results? What is this meant to show?Why is Bart particularly suited to his new career as a hall monitor and future police officer?Is it true that the “bad kids” in school are just reacting against low expectations and people not understanding their skills and talents?How does this episode show how Bart’s imagination, talent and skills are channeled in the right direction?How does Lisa’s rebellion show her values?In the end, what does the episode say about aptitude tests?4286912123052** Sentence form and proof (examples) are a must for this portion of the assignment./ 20 ................
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