Is Our Gain Our Loss

In “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” how does the author’s father best help to prompt her reflections about the future?

• When he shares with her his fears about a future in which people are disconnected from each other, she becomes fearful as well.

• When he wonders aloud whether new technology will prove to do more harm than good, she is inspired to use technology for good.

• When he indicates that the present is more troubling than the past, she wonders whether she will feel the same way when she is older.

• When he reminisces about the dreams that he had for the future when he was her age, she determines that she will plan her own future.

Who's the author of the text "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"?

• Arthur C. Clarke

• Cailin Loesch

• Leena Khan

• Isaac Asimov

Which word is NOT used in "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"?

• Sorrowfully

• Gradually

• Nostalgic

• Continuation

What class does the author write about taking in the text "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"?

• History

• English

• Psychology

• Sociology

Which future technology does the author imagine that will soon become a reality in the text "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"?

• Instant electronic device charging

• Wireless headphones

• Paperless money

• Nintendo 3DS XL

Why were TV weather reports significant to the author's dad in the text "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"?

• They aired Life cereal commercials.

• They told him if it was warm enough to get in the pool.

• They gave him a ten minute homework break.

• They gave him the ability to fly.

Fill in the blank from the text "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"

I asked Dad to __________ on his comment.

• Continue

• Investigate

• Evaporate

• Elaborate

Fill in the blank from the text "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"

Judging by his __________ clapping at the end, he sure didn't seem to miss modern technology during those 30 seconds.

• Enthusiastic

• Sorrowful

• Inevitable

• Satisfied

In 'Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?', what is the main theme explored by the author?

• A) The impact of technology on human connection

• B) The benefits of technological advancements

• C) The history of technological inventions

• D) The future of artificial intelligence

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?' to convey the author's message?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification