Episode 155: "Examination Day" by Henry Slesar: A Dystopian Story

The Jordans never spoke of the exam, not until their son, Dickie, was twelve years old. It was on his birthday that Mrs. Jordan first mentioned the subject in his presence, and the anxious manner of her speech caused her husband to answer sharply.‘Forget about it,’ he said. ‘He’ll do all right.’In a world where intelligence is feared, a simple test could mean life or death. This episode delves into the terrifying twist of government exams and their reflection on real-world fears about knowledge and conformity.