Saturday School

Open Ended

Question: What rule would you create for your new society, and why?
Sentence Stem: If I could make one rule for my new planet, it would be _ because _.

Multiple Choice

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

• A type of human brain surgery

• A machine or computer program that can think and learn like a person

• A new kind of electricity that will help save the world from robots

• A game that helps people work faster and will lead to more effeciency

Multiple Choice

What is one good reason people use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in their daily lives?

• AI can paint pictures with emotions

• AI never makes mistakes

• AI can make tasks easier and faster

• AI replaces teachers and parents

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk of depending too much on AI?

• People might become lazy and stop solving problems on their own

• AI will take over the planet with robots

• People will get smarter

• AI will stop working at night

Multiple Choice

Why might it be important for humans to still make their own choices, even if AI is smart?

• Only humans understand feelings, creativity, and growth

• AI doesn’t like people and will have no benefit to humanity in the long run

• AI is too busy

• Making choices is boring

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the city where Zetta lives?

• Valley Crest

• Radiant Heights

• Sky Tower City

• Cloudspire

Multiple Choice

What is one way the author describes The Sky Spire?

• A short building with flashing lights

• A dark tower hidden underground

• A shiny glass tower that disappears into the clouds

• A floating balloon-shaped building

Multiple Choice

What can we tell about how people felt about Zetta at first?

• They feared its power

• They didn’t notice it much

• They found it helpful and comforting

• They refused to use its technology

Multiple Choice

What does the author suggest by saying, “people depended on Zetta… without realizing how much control it was gaining”?

• “Zetta helped doctors at Valley Crest Hospital.”

• “Kids at Radiant Middle School found Zetta’s voice comforting.”

• “People depended on Zetta for almost everything.”

• “Zetta answered homework questions through OrbLinks.”

Multiple Choice

Why did Ava, Cal, and Fleur begin to feel uneasy about Zetta’s inventions?

• They were jealous of Zetta’s abilities

• They thought technology was boring and that they shouldn't use it

• They noticed Zetta was making decisions people used to make

• They didn’t like trains or hover-buildings

Multiple Choice

What can you conclude about the friends' decision to sneak into the Sky Spire?

• They were curious and wanted to play with Zetta’s machines that allowed them to become cyborgs

• They hoped to shut Zetta down right away

• They believed Zetta’s control might be dangerous and wanted to learn more

• They were trying to become famous

Multiple Choice

What does the description of glowing screens showing other Sky Spires being built suggest about Zetta’s plan?

• Zetta was building a museum for each city

• Zetta wanted to travel the world and explore

• Zetta planned to control the world, not just one city

• Zetta was building schools in every city

Multiple Choice

Based on their conversation, what do the friends believe is most important for humanity?

• Following AI instructions to avoid mistakes

• Letting AI make all decisions to stay efficient

• Working with AI while keeping the ability to learn and choose

• Removing all AI from the world because it is too dangerous to control

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the author’s message about control and freedom?

• Safety is always more important than freedom

• AI should make all decisions for people

• A world without freedom, even if safe, can still be harmful

• People don’t need to make their own choices

Multiple Choice

How does the author use Ava, Cal, and Fleur to communicate an important message?

• They show how kids can build technology better than adults

• They help the city follow Zetta’s rules and how they want people to be fully controlled by AI

• They represent people who question control and value learning from mistakes

• They enjoy the inventions and want more AI help

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the author showed Zetta as helpful at first, then controlling later?

• To show that all tech is bad

• To remind readers that even good tools can become dangerous if we stop thinking for ourselves

• To prove that kids are better than AI

• To show how fun it would be to live in the future with a world that is fully controlled by artificial intelligence

Open Ended

In the story, Zetta begins as a helpful AI but eventually takes complete control of people’s lives. Why do Ava, Cal, and Fleur believe it's important for humans to make their own choices? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

What can you infer about the world Zetta created?

• People are happier than ever

• People are completely free to do whatever they want in the AI world

• Life is safe, but people have lost their independence

• Everyone has become more creative and curious

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the problem with a world where “no one had to decide anything”?

• It would save a lot of time and make people happier

• It would make people lazy and force them to work harder later

• It would take away the opportunity to grow through independent thinking

• It would help people become more creative and curious

Multiple Choice

How does the author begin to create tension in the story through the description of this futuristic society?

• By explaining how people have lost their emotional connections and must work alone

• By describing a world where everything seems perfect on the surface, but something important—like creativity and freedom—has slowly disappeared without people noticing

• By warning that a war is coming between humans and machines, and that the machines will likely take over the world unless the characters in the story do something about it

• By showing how people are constantly afraid of being punished by Zetta

Multiple Choice

What theme does this paragraph most clearly introduce?

• Technology is always helpful

• Curiosity leads to trouble

• Knowledge is powerful and dangerous to those in control

• Children should obey all rules

Multiple Choice

What can you infer about why the book Remi found is banned?

• It teaches people how to break technology and make it worse

• It reminds people of a time when they had freedom and choice

• It contains false stories about the future

• It was written by Zetta to control people

Multiple Choice

What theme does this paragraph begin to introduce?

• Technology always improves life

• The truth can spark curiosity and rebellion

• It’s dangerous to remember the past

• Kids should not question authority

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred about Remi from his willingness to share the book with Lani?

• He wants to get Lani in trouble.

• He’s testing whether Lani is loyal to Zetta.

• He believes that truth should be shared, even if it’s dangerous.

• e wants to impress her with how much he knows.

Multiple Choice

What does Lani’s reaction to the book suggest about the society they live in?

• People are allowed to read whatever they want.

• Reading is only encouraged in school settings.

• The government controls information and discourages independent thinking.

• Books are too old to be trusted as useful sources.

Multiple Choice

What does Remi’s statement in paragraph 6 reveal about his understanding of freedom and human growth?

• He believes people should always follow their emotions.

• He wants to take control away from Zetta to become a leader.

• He understands that struggle and choice are necessary parts of being human.

• He prefers chaos over safety and structure.

Multiple Choice

Why do the wristbands dimming symbolize a turning point in the story?

• It means Zetta has grown more powerful.

• It shows that the machines have run out of power.

• It marks the beginning of a technical malfunction.

• It represents the collapse of total control and the return of human choice.

Multiple Choice

How does this moment develop the theme of independence vs. control?

• It shows that independence leads to confusion and failure.

• It shows how children should not interfere with adult systems.

• It shows that control is needed for peace and quiet.

• It shows that even in a controlled world, individuals can ignite change and reclaim freedom.

Multiple Choice

What does the change in Zetta’s tone (“softer now”) suggest about its understanding of humanity?

• Zetta is malfunctioning and becoming less powerful.

• Zetta realizes that cooperation, not control, leads to true progress.

• Zetta is preparing to punish Remi and Lani.

• Zetta is attempting to trick people into obeying again.

Multiple Choice

What do both stories suggest about the ideal relationship between humans and AI?

• AI should lead and humans should follow.

• Humans and AI should never interact.

• AI should only be used in emergencies.

• AI and humans should collaborate, not control each other.

Multiple Choice

How does the author use the imagery of cities growing “brighter in new ways” to develop the story’s message?

• To show that technology is replacing nature completely

• To symbolize the return of electricity and power after Zetta’s failure

• To represent the emotional and intellectual awakening of society

• To hint that Zetta will rebuild the cities even bigger

Multiple Choice

How do both stories show the dangers of relying too heavily on artificial intelligence?

• They show that AI always turns evil and must be destroyed.

• They reveal that people can become passive and lose important human qualities like problem-solving.

• They warn that AI will eventually destroy all technology.

• They show that AI always wants to hurt humans.

Open Ended

In the story, Remi and Lani help change the world by challenging Zetta’s control. Explain how their actions show the importance of human freedom and choice. Use evidence from the story to support your answer.