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CFA ES5- 8.V.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

Teacher:

Moore-Miller
Nelson
Hitt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. Explore the theme of the negative effects of technology on human emotions in the story. How does the author’s diction highlight this theme?

A) By using technical jargon (words) to describe Epicac’s programming.
B) By employing poetic language to evoke emotions.
C) By avoiding any references to technology.
D) By using slang terms for computers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. What real-world inspiration does the fictional EPICAC computer in the story draw from?

A) The first electronic general-purpose computer, ENIAC
B) A famous poet named Epicac
C) A secret government project
D) A fictional AI from a previous Vonnegut story

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. What does the language used to describe Epicac reveal about its personality?

A) Epicac is portrayed as emotionally detached and analytical.
B) Epicac is depicted as warm-hearted and compassionate.
C) Epicac’s emotions remain ambiguous throughout the story.
D) Epicac’s language reflects human-like sentiments.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. How does Vonnegut’s choice of words contribute to the overall tone of “Epicac”?

A) It creates a lighthearted and humorous tone.
B) It establishes a melancholic and reflective tone.
C) It maintains a neutral and factual tone.
D) It evokes a sense of mystery and suspense.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. How does the connotation of the word “ipecac” (a medicine inducing vomiting) relate to the story’s eventual outcome?

A) It symbolizes love and devotion.
B) It highlights the tragic fate of Epicac.
C) It emphasizes Epicac’s computational abilities.
D) It adds humor to the narrative.

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