Black Hole of Technology

How do the friends in “The Black Hole of Technology” react when Fouly asks them whether they have seen Miley Cyrus’s post?

• They ask Fouly for more information.

• They quickly check social media.

• They ask to see Fouly's phone.

• They look out the window.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What opinion about technology does the author state the beginning of the passage?

• Technology helps us learn to absorb information.

• Technology makes us instant experts on many topics.

• Technology is keeping us from processing and interacting.

• Technology cannot be compared to printed books or newspapers.

What event in the passage strengthens the author's opinion about technology?

• a Miley Cyrus concert

• a drive in the family car

• a flight to a foreign land

• a hike to an ancient temple

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the author of the passage notice about the villagers in Cambodia? Choose two options.

• Most of them are dressed up

• They have no cell phones

• Their homes are on stilts

• They are all quite young

• They seem very happy

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the author of the passage vow to do the next time she's walking along a road?

• value her surroundings

• text her friends about it

• take photos as a memento

• keep one ear and one eye open

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does the author of the passage feel about spending time with her friends as they check social media?

• completely embarrased

• comfortable and satisfied

• distracted by something else

• jealous of their technical skill

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Toward the end of the passage, the author announces that she "had finally stopped." What does she mean by that?

• She has decided to get rid of her phone and other devices.

• She is paying attention to what is right in front of her.

• She has finally finished the long hike to the temple.

• She will no longer learn from anything but herself.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2