Machines

What materials are mentioned as necessary for the machines?

• Sand, gravel, and clay

• Wood, metal, and plastic

• Electricity, gas, and steam

• Water, coal, and oil

How long do the machines claim they can serve?

• Twelve hours a day

• Four and twenty hours a day

• Eight hours a day

• Twenty-four hours a week

Which of the following actions can the machines perform?

• Pull and haul

• Feel pity

• Love and forgive

• Comprehend a lie

What happens if a mistake is made while handling the machines?

• They will become angry

• You will die

• They will break down

• They will stop working

What do the machines require to function properly?

• Regular maintenance

• Human companionship

• A specific temperature

• A thousandth of an inch to give them play

What is the main theme of the poem?

• The value of education

• The power and limitations of machines

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of friendship

What do the machines say about their understanding of truth?

• They can comprehend a lie

• They cannot comprehend a lie

• They are indifferent to truth

• They are built to understand emotions

What do the machines symbolize in the poem?

• The dangers of technology

• The simplicity of life

• The complexity of emotions

• Human creativity