The Sound Machine

How does the story end?

• Ends with a cry of anguish from Klausner

• Klausner is successful and hears voices unheard before

• Klausner threatens Dr Scott for not telling whether he heard any soung

• Machine breaks down and both go home silently arm in arm

What was the only sound which both Dr Scott & Klausner heard from the sound machine?

• A humming crackling sound

• A loud throatless shriek

• A whistle of very high pitch

• Sounds produced by a bat

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How does the story depict the theme of concern for nature?

• Cutting the plants & trees only to test the machine

• The story connects nature to life with emotions

• Making us imagine the horrifying view of field of wheat & apples cut and the shriek which they would produce

• Gently aiding to the wound of all plants cut by Klausner

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What is the primary theme explored in 'The Sound Machine'?

• The impact of technology on nature

• The advancement of human knowledge

• The relationship between sound and silence

• The emotional connection between humans and machines

Who is the main character in 'The Sound Machine'?

• Dr. Scott

• Klausner

• Mrs. Saunders

• The Sound Machine itself

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What does Klausner hope to achieve with the sound machine?

• To communicate with animals

• To hear sounds that are inaudible to the human ear

• To create music

• To amplify human speech

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How does Klausner test the sound machine?

• By listening to the sound of the wind

• By cutting a flower

• By recording bird songs

• By playing a musical instrument

What is Klausner's reaction when he first hears the sounds from the machine?

• He is terrified

• He is fascinated

• He is disappointed

• He is indifferent

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Sound Machine'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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What does the sound machine symbolize in the story?

• Human curiosity

• Technological advancement

• Nature's hidden voices

• The complexity of sound