They're Made Out of Meat
Authored by Melissa Spitzer
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the composition of the sentient race mentioned in the text?
They are made of silicon.
They are made of metal.
They are made of meat.
They are made of energy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
According to the text, how do the creatures communicate?
Through telepathy.
By using radio signals.
By clapping.
Through light signals.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the reaction of the characters to the idea that meat can think?
They find it completely normal.
They are amused and intrigued.
They are skeptical and find it hard to believe.
They are indifferent and dismissive.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What do the characters plan to do with the sentient meat race?
Help them expand their civilization.
Make official contact with them.
Ignore them completely.
Erase their memories of the encounter.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the sentiment expressed towards making contact with the meat?
It is seen as a necessary step for peace.
It is considered a waste of time.
It is viewed with excitement and curiosity.
It is deemed harsh and unnecessary.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which line from the story best shows that Alien 1 understand that "meat" is able to think?
“Nope. We thought of that, since they do have meat heads, like the weddilei. But I told you, we probed them. They’re meat all the way through.”
“Oh, there’s a brain all right. It’s just that the brain is made out of meat! That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.”
None of the above options show that this alien understands meat can think
“You’re not understanding, are you? You’re refusing to deal with what I’m telling you. The brain does the thinking. The meat.”
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Does anyone in the short story discover there are aliens on planet Earth?
Yes
No
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