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What incorrect assumption does Trella make about Blessing?
He would be thrilled to hear that Quest is alive and well
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[ " He would be thrilled to hear that Quest is alive and well", " He murdered Dr. Mansard and got away with it", " He turned Mansard's son into an android", " He has no prior knowledge of the contents of Mansard's documents" ]
What is Blessing's fear regarding Dr. Mansard?
Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard left out programming that would prevent Quest from hurting living creatures
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[ " Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard is not actually deceased and currently plotting against him", " Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard will inform Quest that he is actually an android", " Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard has set two assassins to come after him and the documentation he stole", " Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard left out programming that would prevent Quest from hurting living creatures" ]
What is the central irony of Quest's last words in the story?
He claims that "androids are made" to justify his human status, disregarding the impact of his father's programming efforts
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[ " He claims that \"androids are made\" to justify his human status, disregarding the impact of his father's programming efforts", " He declares that \"androids don't grow up,\" when in reality, his father programmed him to appear to (physically) age", " He states that he \"remembers his boyhood on Jupiter,\" when in reality, he is still a boy", " He says he \"remembers his boyhood on Jupiter,\" when in reality, his memories were programmed into his brain" ]
Why does Donald's wife think it is funny that Donald might lead the junior achievement group?
Donald has no desire or innate talent to participate in sales- or marketing-related schemes
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[ " Donald is prone to get carried away with 'side projects,' which his wife finds amusing", " Donald's students know more than he does about science and industry", " Donald has no desire or innate talent to participate in sales- or marketing-related schemes", " Donald comes home each day and complains about his students, yet he is volunteering to spend more time with them" ]
What is the most likely cause of the accident that displaced Marjorie and Donald from their home?
Radioactive toxicity
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[ " Food supply depletion", " Radioactive toxicity", " Viral contamination", " Climate devastation" ]
Doris, Peter, and Hilary have all of the following characteristics in common EXCEPT for their:
Intelligence quotients
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[ " Controlled movements", " Skin complexions", " Regulated voices", " Intelligence quotients" ]
What is the most likely reason why Peter, Doris, and Hilary were interested in joining the junior achievement group?
Desire to test their creative ideas in a less restricted environment
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[ " Desire to test their creative ideas in a less restricted environment", " Desire to recruit Donald to work for the Commission of Ridgeville", " Desire to challenge authority and wreak havoc on the town of Ridgeville", " Desire to acquire a large amount of funds in order to eliminate the need to go to college" ]
What is Hilary's tone described as "dark" when he remarks that there will be people interested in using his before-shave lotion?
He senses that Donald is underestimating the potential of his good idea
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[ " He senses that Donald is going to dismiss the idea because it is too costly", " He senses that Donald is scheming to patent the idea for his own profiteering", " He senses that Donald is beginning to understand his malicious intent for the before-shave lotion", " He senses that Donald is underestimating the potential of his good idea" ]
Central theme of the story? Unrestrained allows for greater success and creativity and progress?
When children are allowed to embrace creativity, the possibilities for innovation are higher than in a rigid, standardized environment
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[ " When children are allowed to challenge authority, the possibilities for havoc aren't as extreme as adults assume they will be", " When children are allowed to control a group, the possibilities for destruction are higher than in a controlled, rulebound environment", " When children are allowed to follow their dreams, the possibilities for failure are more amplified than in a practical, realistic environment", " When children are allowed to embrace creativity, the possibilities for innovation are higher than in a rigid, standardized environment" ]
What is the central irony at the end of the story? He ends up becoming an employee of children
While Donald is excited about the opportunity to impart his knowledge, he becomes the employee of students who have more qualifications than he does
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[ " While Donald feels insecure regarding his science background, he becomes more confident due to his experience innovating with the children", " While Donald initially expresses concern about selling items door-to-door, all the customers end up coming to him and the group members", " While Donald is excited about the opportunity to impart his knowledge, he becomes the employee of students who have more qualifications than he does", " While Donald despises teaching, he ends up committing to more teaching-related responsibilities over the course of a school year" ]
What is the most likely reason for the junior achievement group's shared characteristics?
Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission
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[ " They have experienced expected and unanticipated consequences of nuclear fallout", " Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission", " They are all actually androids that have been programmed by scientists of the Ridgeville Commission", " They have been meeting secretly for years before they came together under the guise of the junior achievement group" ]
Which of these is the best description of the narrator?
A surgeon who happens to know some things about the history of food
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[ " A doctor who is also a food critic", " An angsty crew member who is always present in the mess hall", " A mutinous doctor who wants to run the ship himself", " A surgeon who happens to know some things about the history of food" ]
Which of these is true about the importance of alge to the Martians?
The nickname for their species is inspired by the reliance on alge
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[ " It is the only thing they can eat", " All of the spaceships are named after different species of alge", " Most of the economy is geared around growing and collecting alge", " The nickname for their species is inspired by the reliance on alge" ]
What is not true about the surgeon's job?
He's the person to file grievances with when there are interpersonal issues
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[ " He takes care of the mental health and morale of the crew", " He has to know when to offer alcohol as the appropriate remedy for a situation", " He is a sounding-board for those who need to complain", " He's the person to file grievances with when there are interpersonal issues" ]
What does the narrator seem to think makes a good cook on a spacer?
They are willing to be creative in addition to an attention to detail
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[ " Someone who can get food out as fast and as consistently as possible", " They can bring people together in conversations about food", " They are willing to be creative in addition to an attention to detail", " They are able to make meals to help the crewmates lose weight" ]
Which is the best description of the relationship between the Doc and the captain?
The Doc respects the captain's position but say something if he thinks he goes too far
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[ " They are old friends and the Doc is happy to let poor behavior slide", " The Doc respects the captain's position but say something if he thinks he goes too far", " The Doc never puts up with the captain, which makes their relationship very tense", " The Doc is the official mediator between the captian and the rest of the crew" ]
Which is the best description of the relationship between the Doc and Bailey?
They are friendly but butt heads a little bit with respect to others on the ship
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[ " They are friendly but butt heads a little bit with respect to others on the ship", " The Doc expects to be waited on by Bailey", " They don't interact at all, it's a very superficial relationship", " They are old friends and like to go for a drink together" ]
Which is the best description of the impact of ketchup being a personal effect?
It showed how dedicated the captain was to his ploy to get the cook to be more creative
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[ " It showed how dedicated the captain was to his ploy to get the cook to be more creative", " It made the rest of the crew angry that they did not have condiments of their own", " It took away from the weight allowances of the rest of the crew, showing how selfish the captain is", " It showed how little the captain thought of the cook's abilities, if he expected to use all of the ketchup he brought" ]
Which of these best describes the captain?
He is a pushy person who gets on people's bad sides but thinks he has good intentions
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[ " He is a tempermental man who wants everyone to stay out of his way", " He has good intentions but always has a bad effect on those around him", " He is a sly but fair man who pushes his crew to do their best", " He is a pushy person who gets on people's bad sides but thinks he has good intentions" ]
What likely happens after the story is over?
The crew goes down in history, but not for the culinary feat
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[ " The Doc has to treat the crew for food poisoning because they are not used to real meat", " Bailey is renowned for his culinary breakthrough, and his future restaurant is a success", " The crew goes down in history, but not for the culinary feat", " Bailey decides not to open a restaurant so he can continue cooking on ships" ]
Which of these best describes Bailey's personality?
He is a reasonable person with a lot of skill who does not appreciate being pushed
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[ " He is timid and unable to stand up for himself with the captain", " He is a reasonable person with a lot of skill who does not appreciate being pushed", " He is determined and dedicated, wanting to show the captain what he can do", " He appreciates the external motivation from the crew to always improve his cooking" ]
What is the significance of the story's title?
It hints at the extra costs for less natural things
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[ " It hints at the extra costs for less natural things", " It marks the setting for the story", " It hints at Linton's constant desire for sweet things", " It shows Linton's goal for the story" ]
Which is the best description of the relationship between Linton and Howell?
Howell is trying to be supportive but is exhausted by Linton's insistence
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[ " They are business partners trying to find a way to bring back someone they knew", " Howell is trying to be supportive but is exhausted by Linton's insistence", " They are new friends figuring out their rapport, so Howell wants to help however he can", " Howell is only meeting with Linton out of a feeling of obligation and doesn't care for him much" ]
What is the significance of Rogers Snead?
His sighting gives LInton an idea of how to see his wife
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[ " His sighting gives LInton an idea of how to see his wife", " He serves as proof that Linton is seeing things, and needs professional help", " Snead is a reminder of a previous stage of Linton's life", " Linton knows that Snead could take him where he needs to go" ]
What likely happens to Linton at the end of the story?
He repeats a cycle of having his money taken from him from doctors
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[ " He and his wife live happily, both as cybernetic creatures", " He repeats a cycle of having his money taken from him from doctors", " He goes to rehab and then moves on with his life", " He will never leave the asylym because he needs too much help" ]
Which is the best description of Linton?
He is a gullible person determined to follow his instinct
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[ " He is a heartbroken man wanting to find new goals for his life", " He is trying to recover from his past in the Mafia and wants to find legal ways to accomplish his goals", " He is a gullible person determined to follow his instinct", " He is a risk-taker who prefers to experience the more illegal things society has to offer" ]
Which of these best describes the doctor that Linton meets at the end?
Greedy in that he manipulates vulnerable people to take money from them
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[ " Generous in that he is willing to help Linton with this problem that involves illegal work on his part", " Greedy in that he manipulates vulnerable people to take money from them", " Love-stricken, wanting to help people in similar situations", " Cunning in his cutting-edge technology he is developing" ]
Which best describes the role of the Mafia in this story?
Their involvement shows public perception on the procedure that Linton pays for
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[ " Their involvement shows public perception on the procedure that Linton pays for", " They are the ones responsible for the technology that Linton pays for", " They were Linton's previous employers and the source of the money he uses to pay for the operation", " They show how violence-stricken the society is" ]
How does this society view resurrection?
It only happens for those with questionable morals and a lot of money
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[ " There are many people who pretend to do it but nobody who does", " There is a big push to make it legal", " It is looked down upon so nobody does it", " It only happens for those with questionable morals and a lot of money" ]
Which of these is not a likely consequence of the end of the story?
Greta finds her own way to establish herself and find the money she wants
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[ " Howell will be hesitant to help Linton again", " The doctor continues taking advantage of people", " Linton goes through treatment, eventually repeating the same events", " Greta finds her own way to establish herself and find the money she wants" ]
Why did Val and Ron really decide to go to Mars?
They were curious and wanted to help their planet
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[ " They were curious and wanted to help their planet", " They did not want to spend anymore time on earth", " They wanted a more creative way to make money", " Out of obligation to find a job to sustain themselves" ]
How did Ledman get to Mars?
He saved his money to send himself
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[ " He saved his money to send himself", " He joined the Corps just as Val and Ron did", " He was part of a uranium company who funded his trip", " He posed as a tourist and stayed behind on a vacation" ]
Which of these do Ron and Ledman have in common?
There were both injured in the same accident
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[ " They have both been wrong by the companies that they worked for", " They both want to find an alternative to uranium", " There were both injured in the same accident", " They are both obsessed with finding uranium" ]
What would have happened if Ledman had stayed on Earth?
He might not have needed a wheelchair long-term
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[ " He would've managed to maintain leadership of his company", " He might not have needed a wheelchair long-term", " He would have joined the Project Sea-Dredge mission", " He would've become more depressed and never found revenge" ]
What likely happens to Ledman after the story ends?
He will undergo physical and mental health care before starting over
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[ " He is given new legs and can start a new life", " He will rejoin the search for uranium", " Even with his wheelchair he must receive mental health treatment", " He will undergo physical and mental health care before starting over" ]
What likely happens to Val and Ron after the story ends?
They stay on Mars for their contract and then move on to a different project
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[ " They stay on Mars for their contract and then move on to a different project", " They go back to earth to make sure Ledman gets the care he needs", " They decide to stay on Mars forever", " They stay on Mars for a few more weeks before heading back to Earth" ]
Which of these was not a consequence of the Great Atomic Wars?
Multiple planets were settled by various countries in a display of power
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[ " Limited resources ran out over time", " Multiple planets were settled by various countries in a display of power", " All major types of power sources changed", " Earth decided to run supply missions to Mars" ]
Why is the Geig Corps important?
It is UranCo's method of acquiring manpower for the resource search
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[ " Val and Ron worked for them before signing up with UranCo", " It is UranCo's method of acquiring manpower for the resource search", " It is how Ledman got involved in the uranium project in the first place", " They funded the dome that Ledman lives in" ]
What kind of person is Ron?
A curious and determined man who does his best
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[ " A curious and determined man who does his best", " An impulsive man who does not pay attention to others' needs", " A doting husband who follows his wife to Mars", " An adventuresome soul but still a timid one" ]
What kind of person is Ledman?
He is upset and lashing out because he feels betrayed
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[ " He is upset and lashing out because he feels betrayed", " He has violent tendancies and hates his old company", " He has always been a nutcase", " He has been untrustworthy his whole life" ]
How is the book "Living a Normal Sex Life" seen by these people?
They respect its truths but are nervous about its implications
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[ " It is frightening in an exciting way, for the people to learn something new", " They respect its truths but are nervous about its implications", " It is an important historical text appreciated from a research perspective", " It is a rare artefact of a less-understood time" ]
What does this society think about breasts?
They are seen as vistigial structures
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[ " They are appreciated from an aesthetic standpoint but not a sexual one", " They are considered to be milk-producing devices but nothing else", " They are seen as vistigial structures", " They are well-regarded because they are so rare" ]
Which is the best representation of Melia and Xeon's relationship?
They are dear to one another in an evolving way
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[ " They are close friends and will always be that and not much else", " They are siblings, which is not odd for this society", " They are close but have to hide their romantic relationship from the rest of society", " They are dear to one another in an evolving way" ]
Which is least likely contributing to Xeon's request to move to the fields before the Oracle of Delni?
The pressure from Sias to keep the situation private
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[ " The urge to make the event less of a spectacle", " The general desire to maintain some control in the situation", " The general level of comfort of lying on marble", " The pressure from Sias to keep the situation private" ]
Which is the most accurate description of why Xeon is in trouble?
The suggestions he made were against the societal ideals
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[ " He was not supposed to pursue a relationship with a woman", " He was not supposed to point out any flaws in the current government structure", " He publicly declared untrue things to be true", " The suggestions he made were against the societal ideals" ]
Which was probably the biggest motivator for Melia to volunteer?
The chance to help her friend escape an unfortunate situation
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[ " The chance to be closer with Xeon", " The chance to fulfill societal expectations", " The chance to help her friend Xeon discover something new", " The chance to help her friend escape an unfortunate situation" ]
Which is most true about how the volunteers are seen by the rest of their society?
They are considered brave for undertaking such a disapproved task
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[ " They are appreciated for their level of discretion", " They are respected for their dedication to each other above anything else", " They are considered brave for undertaking such a disapproved task", " They are disgraced for their choice to participate in such vile acts" ]
Why are Melia and Xeon considered noble by the end of the story?
Because they were willing to continue learning about this ill-understood act
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[ " Because they discovered the truth about reproduction and brought it to the society", " Because they did not tell others in the society what happened in detail, protecting them from the truth", " Because they were willing to continue learning about this ill-understood act", " Because they want to increase the efforts towards learning more about these historical acts" ]
Which best describes the relationship between Neena and Var?
They have roughly equal footing in their dedication to one another
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[ " They are marrying out of familial responsibility more than love but are still happy to be together", " They have roughly equal footing in their dedication to one another", " Neena gets to make all of the decision in return for going with Var to stay with his people", " Var has convinced Neena to go with him after he won her in battle" ]
Who is the Watcher?
Someone who has been granted the honor of watching over the mountain region
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[ " Someone who has been granted the honor of watching over the mountain region", " A man who was exiled from society because of violent tendencies", " An old man who has retracted from society", " An alien in charge of protecting the planet" ]
How does the Watcher feel about Neena and Var's arrival?
He is thankful to have company to pass his wisdom to
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[ " He is thankful to have company to pass his wisdom to", " He is a little disappointed to not have time to himself", " He is suspicious of any people who would enter where he lives", " He is thankful to have any interaction with other humans" ]
Why does Groz not want to go into the mountain?
He is nervous about the technology left behind
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[ " He does not want to get separated from his team", " He is scared of the wildlife that might try to attack", " He is nervous about the technology left behind", " He knows it will be hard to see the people he is chasing" ]
What does Var think of The Watcher?
He respects him even though he is surprising
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[ " He respects him even though he is surprising", " He will trust him in any decision even if he does not like him personally", " He thinks all of his ideas are ridiculous", " He thinks his reputation is overblown but he thinks he is nice" ]
Which of these is not a lasting effect of the Ryzgas?
An increase in technological advancements
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[ " Climate change on the planet", " An increase in technological advancements", " Use of limited resources", " General fear between groups of people" ]
Why does the story take place somewhere cold?
The history of the area is such that warmth and resources have been taken from the land
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[ " The history of the area is such that warmth and resources have been taken from the land", " A volcano has blocked light from the region making everything cold", " The mountains are the only place Var and Neena can hide", " It isn't actually cold, because of the lava" ]
How does The Watcher communicate with others?
Primarily with his mind
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[ " Mostly through transference of heat and light", " A mix of many methods of communication", " Primarily with his mind", " By talking as the rest of the people do" ]
What is the significance of the title of the story?
It references the old technology that is disturbed
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[ " It references the old technology that is disturbed", " It is an image of the chase that Var and Neena are running from", " It hints to the great power of the Watcher", " It points to Var and Neena disrupting an area that is usually quiet" ]
What is special about light in this story?
It can be manipulated by the people
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[ " It is traded like a commodity", " It is the only way the adventurers nowhere to go", " It can be manipulated by the people", " It is liquid-like in its composition" ]
Which best describes the relationship between Russell and Dunbar?
They have similar goals but do not necessarily work well together
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[ " They have similar goals but do not necessarily work well together", " They both have respect for each other but are sick of each other's company", " Neither of them likes the other, in a way that hinders group dynamics", " The appreciate each other's insight when looking for solutions but don't like to talk about personal details" ]
Which isn't a reason why Russell didn't tell Johnson and Alvar directly that he thought Dunbar was crazy?
He wanted them to find out for themselves
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[ " All of their communication systems are connected", " He had already given up on life", " He might have been secretly curious about the stories", " He wanted them to find out for themselves" ]
Which of these is the best representation of the connection between Old Dunbar and the rest of the crew?
He led the group out of their previous lives
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[ " He tagged along when they escaped their previous situation", " They are all former members of the military on equal footing", " He led the group out of their previous lives", " He thinks he is in charge but does not call any of the shots in reality" ]
Which of these is not a reason Russell killed Dunbar?
He wanted his ration supply
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[ " The time in space was driving him nuts", " He wanted it to be more quiet", " He thought it would be the only way to go the right direction", " He wanted his ration supply" ]
What most likely happened to Russell after the story ended?
He likely died floating in space
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[ " His body would be preserved in a museum", " He found somewhere to settle and managed to live out the rest of his life", " He would die once he tried to land on the planet", " He likely died floating in space" ]
Which of these was not an impact of Russell's decision to kill Dunbar?
He was able to pick the path to the correct sun
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[ " Russell would have to travel alone", " He was able to pick the path to the correct sun", " It became quieter in general", " Arguments increased amongst the team" ]
Which effect of Russell's decision to kill Dunbar was likely most surprising to Russell?
He sabotaged himself by ensuring his loneliness
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[ " The fact that nobody agreed on which sun was the correct one", " The decrease in chatter in the communication system", " The way the Dunbar died without much drama", " He sabotaged himself by ensuring his loneliness" ]
What is the role of the pirate ship story that Dunbar tells?
It helps to clarify what is true for the reader when the aliens find his body
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[ " It proves that he knows where he's going and he had the right choice all along", " It is a fantastic story meant to keep the crew entertained while floating in space", " It points to who will rescue his body when he arrives at the planet", " It helps to clarify what is true for the reader when the aliens find his body" ]
Which of these is not true about Dunbar?
He never had a chance of making it to a safe planet
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[ " He never had a chance of making it to a safe planet", " He was thankful to interact with whoever was around him", " He has committed some number of crimes", " He dreams big and always an adventure" ]
Which best describes the narrator's attitude towards his work?
He is proud to be contributing to broad scientific questions
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[ " He is frustrated that nobody ever recognizes his progress", " He wishes he were in a different country interacting with his own people", " He is proud to be contributing to broad scientific questions", " He is disappointed he has to work inside a lab but enjoys research" ]
Which of these is the best description of why the narrator strikes the spaceship?
He wants to show he means business and call to their attention
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[ " He is convinced there's nothing there and his hand will pass right through", " He wants to test what it's made out of to see if it would make a good model for his own project", " He wants to show he means business and call to their attention", " He is upset that the people ran away and wants to harm something they care about" ]
What is Houlihan's relationship with the little people?
He has some kind of historical relationship with them but it's not clear what
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[ " He has some kind of historical relationship with them but it's not clear what", " He has seen them once before and is suspicious of what they're taking from the area", " He is a little person himself and is glad to finally find his own people", " He believes in all fantastical creatures so he is an honorary member of their group" ]
Which best describes Houlihan's perception of America?
He is thankful to be on a team working towards scientific progress, wherever it is
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[ " He is proud to have grown up there and work is a prestigious lab", " He is suspicious of anyone who is not Irish but is willing to put up with Americans", " He hates the country but is willing to work for their government in secret", " He is thankful to be on a team working towards scientific progress, wherever it is" ]
Why did Houlihan consider his work to the advantage of humankind?
He thinks that sabatoging the little people will be better for the goals of humans
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[ " He has furthered the goals of the little people, and not just the humans, making Earth a better place", " He thought taking advantage of the little people's project to further his own goals was in line with human ideals", " He thinks that sabatoging the little people will be better for the goals of humans", " He thought human goals of scientific advancement could not be completed without his work" ]
Which best describes the relationship between Keech and Houlihan?
They have a tenuously constructed relationship based on trust necessitated by the situation
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[ " Keech doesn't prefer interacting with scientists but he knows he can trust Houlihan", " Houlihan is resentful for being taken away from time in his own lab but feels indebted to Keech", " They have a tenuously constructed relationship based on trust necessitated by the situation", " There is a lot of mutual trust and respect between scientists" ]
Which of these is most true about why the little people are building what they are where they are?
It was the only think they knew would help them gain access to knowledge necessary for the project
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[ " They were kicked out of their own home for trying to leave the planet and had to find a new place to set up shop", " It was the only think they knew would help them gain access to knowledge necessary for the project", " They wanted to work close enough to the lab to be able to steal supplies", " They wanted to be far away from people who believed in them so that their plans would not be discovered" ]
Why of these is not a reason Houlihan agreed to help the little people?
He figured he was the only one with knowledge to help them solve their problem
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[ " He saw it as an opportunity to clear his head about his own work", " He figured their ship could act as a test case for his work", " He felt a kinship with them because of his family's history", " He figured he was the only one with knowledge to help them solve their problem" ]
Which best describes the role of history and faith in this story?
It is both family history and faith in the truth of the little people that lets Houlihan interact with them
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[ " It is both family history and faith in the truth of the little people that lets Houlihan interact with them", " It is with knowlege of family history and some faith that Houlihan is able to decieve the little people into trusting him", " It is Houlihan's faith and belief in the existence of fantastical creatures that lets him see the little people", " Houlihan has heard about the little people in reading up on family history and this is why he can see him" ]
What is the significance of Jimmy Savile to the article?
To introduce the idea that people think they can tell certain things from looking at someone
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[ " To introduce the idea of the importance of questioning friends of people under investigation", " To introduce discussion of documentaries' influence on public perception of criminals", " To introduce discussion of murderers and other criminals", " To introduce the idea that people think they can tell certain things from looking at someone" ]
Which is the least likely thing computers could pick up on from a photo?
An underlying capability of committing crime
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[ " The impact of socioeconomic status on a person's character", " An underlying capability of committing crime", " The effect of wealth on someone's life", " How social a person is likely to be" ]
Which is not true about our judgements of people from photos, according to the article?
We are able to make objective decisions about people, keeping our opinions of their facial structure separate from the facts
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[ " Our judgements are easily manipulated by small, hardly noticeable changes in photos", " We are able to make objective decisions about people, keeping our opinions of their facial structure separate from the facts", " We judge people in a way that compares them to people we've seen before that we know more about", " We are all influenced by underlying bias when we see photos of other people" ]
Which is the best characterization of the overgeneralization hypotheses?
We are likely to attribute things to people based on people close to us who may look similar
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[ " People are more likely to find others to be friendly based on their photos if they are surrounded by friendly people themselves", " Computers are more likely to draw correct conclusions about people if they have larger pools of photos to draw from", " We are likely to assume more photos are doctored than the number that actually are", " We are likely to attribute things to people based on people close to us who may look similar" ]
Which of these is most true about physiognomy?
People have been interested in this area for centuries but only recently applied technology to it
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[ " If this were not an area of study, people would not be drawing false conclusions about people on trial", " It has helped to put a number of important criminals behind bars", " It is a brand new area of study that focuses on the application of machine learning to see how computers can help", " People have been interested in this area for centuries but only recently applied technology to it" ]
What is the biggest effect when criminals are noted as having similar facial features to other wrongdoers?
This perpetuates the belief in the area of study that should not be held up
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[ " These sets of criminals are often shown to have similar socioeconomic backgrounds", " This occurs when people are making judgements but not computers", " This perpetuates the belief in the area of study that should not be held up", " These coincidences are held under scrutiny and often disproved" ]
Which would the author think is most true?
People know their photos are being judged by others when they post them so they critically judge them themselves first
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[ " We post pictures of ourselves online that we think are attractive to gain approval from specific people whose eyes we want to catch", " Regular people can use their social media accounts to help locate bad people before crimes are committed, because people are better at this than computers", " People know their photos are being judged by others when they post them so they critically judge them themselves first", " The application of machine learning in the study of social media photos could make it easier to find criminals before they commit cimes" ]
Which of these is the most valid critique of the Shanghai study?
Very different conclusions can be drawn from different images of the same person
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[ " This type of task is good at identifying petty criminals but not more dangerous ones like murderers", " If you only study men in these examples we cannot know how to locate females who may be a danger to those around them", " They did not study enough types of facial expressions", " Very different conclusions can be drawn from different images of the same person" ]
What does the author think of physiognomy?
It is flimsy and relies on too many assumptions
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[ " It is flimsy and relies on too many assumptions", " It is useful once someone is accused of a crime but not beforehand", " It deserves more attention but from people outside of tech", " It is a promising but little-understood field of study" ]
When does Stephen Cave think the general public will react to the role of AI?
Once they think jobs are being lost to AIs
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[ " Once they realize they can lose money if they are not in the AI industry", " Once they realize that AI can be dangerous", " Once they think jobs are being lost to AIs", " Once the AI companies have a larger share of the general market" ]
Which of these does Stephen think is a strong benefit of AIs in jobs?
To let people spend their time in jobs doing things they want to do
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[ " They are an easy way to keep an eye on employees to make sure they are doing what needs to be done", " To automate a lot of reports and make communication easier", " To let people spend their time in jobs doing things they want to do", " They can support employees with disabilities who have to do a lot of tech work" ]
Which does Stephen think is a useful impact of AIs in a broad context?
There can be regulation that can help people decide how to shape the future
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[ " They can have a strong moral impact on the communities they interact with", " They will allow us to put the social frameworks we live in under a microscope", " They will boost the economy all over the world", " There can be regulation that can help people decide how to shape the future" ]
How would Stephen compare humans and machines?
They are complementary in their abilities and can benefit from one another
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[ " He thinks they are similar enough that a conflict will arise", " They are complementary in their abilities and can benefit from one another", " They operate with similar systems of intelligence but to entirely different ends", " Humans are at risk of losing access to knowledge if they let machines take over most tasks" ]
Which is the most likely social consequence of AIs?
Over-reliance on technology might cause some loss of valuable intuition from educated people
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[ " The AI developers will be able to shape societal structures as they see fit", " There will be an overwhelming amount of regulation that will add control to people's lives", " Over-reliance on technology might cause some loss of valuable intuition from educated people", " There will be no jobs left for humans to complete if AIs continue developing" ]
Which best describes Stephen's vision for the future of innovation?
The regulation of technological development will provide the necessary structure for successful innovation
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[ " He thinks innovation should be led by the AI developers but checked by people in other industrues", " The regulation of technological development will provide the necessary structure for successful innovation", " He says that international connections are the only way true innovation will happen over time", " He wants people to be responsible and held accountable by different kinds of people" ]
What does Stephen think is the most important impact of trying to be more efficient in using resources?
The earth has been hurt by previous technological developments and it could be partly counteracted
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[ " It is cheaper for any technology to operate if it has to rely on fewer resources", " The resources availalbe on the Earth are finite and are running low enough to possibly impede technological progress", " The earth has been hurt by previous technological developments and it could be partly counteracted", " Having fewer cars on the road would mean a safer environment for most drivers" ]
What is the relationship like between Ed and Sheryl?
Their relationship is tense as Ed will not get help when he needs it, but it is mostly cordial
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[ " Their relationship is tense as Ed will not get help when he needs it, but it is mostly cordial", " They are fairly indifferent towards each other but interact more when there are other people around", " They have a good relationship but do not like to watch the same TV, as Sheryl hates football", " They are very tense and the only thing that brings them together is their daughter" ]
What is Sara's relationship with her mom?
Sara is worried she has disappointed her mom who is exhausted by being in the middle of a family fight
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[ " Sara's mom doesn't trust Sara very much given the history Sara has with her dad", " Sara's mom is endlessly proud of Sara even if this is tense in the rest of the family", " Sara is worried she has disappointed her mom who is exhausted by being in the middle of a family fight", " Sara does everything driven by a desire to make her mom proud, and she is praised in return" ]
What is the implication about getting TV networks through Facebook?
The available media is conservative-leaning which meant Sara would not want to watch it
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[ " The channels would be customized by age group so Sara would not have anything she'd like to watch", " There would only be a few channels because it was a basic package", " There would not be much available to watch besides sports", " The available media is conservative-leaning which meant Sara would not want to watch it" ]
Why is Sara upset when her dad asks her to read the article about solar panels?
There is an implication that she's not informed about the job she does every day
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[ " She is embarassed to admit she hasn't read up on the solar panels", " There is an implication that she's not informed about the job she does every day", " She was trying to avoid having phones out at the dinner table", " She doesn't want it to come up that she blocked him on facebook" ]
What is the immediate significance of Ed defending the ads on his Facebook?
It shows he has no idea how tailored the feed is
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[ " It shows how interested in guns he is", " It shows his dedication to capitalism", " It shows he has no idea how tailored the feed is", " It shows what kinds of things he looks up to purchase" ]
How does Ed feel about the Super Bowl?
He likes the football and the time he spends with his daughter
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[ " He doesn't care for football but enjoys all of the celebration around it", " He loves the ads even more than the game", " He likes the football and the time he spends with his daughter", " It is his favorite sporting event and he would never miss a football game" ]
Which of these is true about the ad break?
It is the one chance daughter and father have to patch things up
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[ " Sara's patience allows for some rebuilding of trust", " It's ironic that Ed things ads about things that separate people will bring him and his daughter together", " The family can agree that they all enjoy watching ads together even if other things are rough", " It is the one chance daughter and father have to patch things up" ]
How does Sara feel about the Chevrolet ad?
She is sorry she did not watch the whole ad before she reacted to it
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[ " She thinks it's a final chance to bond with her father", " She is sorry she did not watch the whole ad before she reacted to it", " She is upset at the glorification of the military", " She is frustrated that it tokenized a Mexican family" ]