Feathered Friend

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What does the narrator mean when he says, 'Half a million dollars’ worth of chemical and electronic engineering had let us down completely'?

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Despite costly technology, systems still do fail.

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When does the narrator first realize that Claribel is aboard the space station?

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When he hears the bird singing.

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What does the word 'antipathy' mean based on its Greek roots?

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A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.

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How do the crew members feel about Claribel in 'Feathered Friend'?

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They care about her as though she were their own.

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What is a compound word in open form?

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A compound word that is written as two separate words, such as 'life jackets'.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'anti-'?

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Against or opposite.

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What does the Greek root '-path-' refer to?

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Feeling or suffering.

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What is the significance of the character Claribel in 'Feathered Friend'?

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She represents companionship and emotional connection in a challenging environment.

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What is the main theme of 'Feathered Friend'?

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The interplay between technology and human emotion.

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What does it mean to 'tolerate' someone?

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To allow or accept someone or something that one does not necessarily like.