To Serve Man 2.0

What is the name of the alien species that came to Earth in the story, "To Serve Man"?

• The Kanamit

• The Kanimit

• Grigori

• Valdes

The visitors could be best described as:

• angels

• dog-like creatures

• Nine-foot tall hairless creatures

• Pig-like humans

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"Seeing them for the first time

shocked you; that was their handicap." page 1

Which answer best summarizes this statement:

• They were unable to speak Earth's languages.

• They distrusted humans.

• The aliens were so ugly that people didn't trust them.

• The humans were unable to understand the aliens.

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The Aliens offered _____________ as the first gift to mankind.

• A protective dome.

• A cheap power source.

• A soil-additive that provides nutrients.

• A weapon to protect the Earth.

The second gift to the humans was ________________.

• A protective dome.

• A cheap power source.

• A soil-additive that provides nutrients.

• A weapon to protect the Earth.

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What demand did the Aliens have for the third gift?

• All countries must have the gift.

• The gift must remain a secret.

• Each country can only have it for a short time.

• The gift must never be used.

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"The Kanamit were working on human biochemistry, and it was known around the embassy that they were nearly ready to announce methods of making our race

taller and stronger and healthier..." page 6.

Based on the story, this situation is most comparable to:

• A doctor

• A car salesman

• A cattle farmer

• A scientist

' “They‟re not altruists.”

I tried to reason with him. I pointed out they‟d made Earth a paradise compared to what

it was before. He only shook his head.' page 6

Based on this quote, what does the word altruist most likely mean?

• honest

• dishonest

• selfish act

• selfless

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Which quote from the story best represents the irony found in the story?

• I said, “Well?” and he smiled a curious, twisted smile.

  “It‟s a cookbook,” he said.

• I tried to reason with him. I pointed out they‟d made Earth a paradise compared to what

  it was before.

• “The Kanamit have put me on the passenger list for the next exchange ship,” he said.

  “You, too, otherwise I wouldn‟t be talking to you.”

• “What on Earth is wrong with you, Grigori?” I asked. “You look like the very devil.”

  “Come down to the lounge.”

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Which of the following themes would NOT apply to this story?

• If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

• Beware of a wolf in sheep's clothing.

• Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

• Look before you leap.

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