The Brave Little Toaster study guide

The main conflict of the story revolves around Mister Toussaint and ____________, an energy drink that interferes with Mister Toussaint's networked home.

The time period in which the story takes place is set in the ____________________.

Two details from the story allow us to conclude that the story "The Brave Little Toaster" falls under the genre science fiction. They are ____________ and _____________.

• Time travel

• Technological advancement

• A puzzling situation to solve

• Non-humans having non-human traits

• A setting in another world

Mr. Touissant's attitude toward the toaster evolves throughout the story. At first, he thinks the toaster is (important, stupid), but then he believes it to be (important, stupid).

Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

• Toaster's can do a lot more than toast bread.

• People's lives are enriched by smart technology.

• Technology can create more problems than it solves.

• It is human nature to want what we cannot have.

What can be inferred about most scientific stories?

• They present a world that is not possible.

• They feature imaginative writing that reflects life today.

• They involve interactions between animals and people.

• They shed light on world that could eventually be possible.

Fill in each blank with the correct plot element (rising action, climax, and falling action).

1. 1. Mister Toussaint discovers that LOONY GOONY has toxic ingredients. _______________

2. 2. Mister Toussaint plugs in the toaster and has to unplug his other devices. ______________

3. 3. Mister Toussaint is unsuccessful at keeping the toaster from being taken away by the firefighters. _____________

In the beginning of the story, why does Mr. Toussaint confront his refrigerator?

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