Perfect Match by Ken Liu

Who is Tilly in Perfect Match?

• A government agent

• A personal AI assistant

• A hacker trying to expose a conspiracy

• A robot housekeeper

What is Tilly’s main function?

• To predict and guide people’s decisions

• To enforce laws by tracking citizens

• To provide entertainment and news updates

• To connect people with their past memories

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What does Sai do for a living?

• He is a detective

• He works in law enforcement

• He works for a law firm

• He is a software engineer

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How does Tilly influence Sai’s daily life?

• By monitoring his thoughts and controlling his actions

• By making personalized recommendations for him

• By punishing him if he makes the wrong choices

• By limiting his access to information

What event makes Sai start questioning Tilly?

• Tilly wrongly predicts his mood

• Sai is arrested for a crime he didn't commit

• He is approached by his neighbor who opposes Tilly

• Tilly suggests he quit his job

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What is Jenny’s main argument against Tilly?

• Tilly is helping the government control people’s minds

• Tilly is designed to eventually replace humans

• Tilly has access to classified military intelligence

• Tilly is stealing people's money and data

How does Sai initially react to Jenny’s claims?

• He immediately believes her and joins her cause

• He dismisses her as paranoid and delusional

• He reports her to the authorities

• He asks Tilly for guidance on what to do

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Why does Sai’s date with Ellen feel disappointing?

• Ellen realizes Sai is too dependent on Tilly’s suggestions

• Tilly has already told them all about each other

• Tilly malfunctions and gives Sai bad advice

• Ellen is secretly working against Tilly and tests Sai

What realization does Sai come to about his free will?

• He has always been in control of his decisions

• His choices have been subtly guided by Tilly

• Tilly can only influence people who allow it

• Free will is an illusion created by the government

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How does Centillion justify Tilly’s control?

• It reduces crime and improves efficiency

• It creates a utopian society free of conflict

• It ensures the survival of democracy

• It allows people to reach their full potential