book 7 part 4,5

What does Rin use to build her world in Shelter?

• with a drawing tool from her screen
• with a remote-controlled system
• with simple voice commands
• with only the power of her thoughts
• with hand-held design controllers

What is the mindBeagle system made to detect?

• what dreams people are having
• if someone is physically weak
• whether someone can hear music
• if the brain shows signs of awareness
• whether someone is in full sleep mode

What emotion guided Rin’s father in creating her simulation?

• his desire to be alone
• his love for his daughter
• his hope to win a prize
• his anger about Earth’s end
• his confusion about technology

What part of the brain is damaged most by extreme solitude?

• the section that controls hunger
• the part that stores languages
• the area used for deep sleep
• the region handling emotions and memory
• the corner that moves your feet

In a study, how much did certain brain cells shrink in isolated mice?

• around five percent
• around ten percent
• around twenty percent
• around fifty percent
• around seventy percent

Who would MOST likely feel touched by the ending of Shelter?

• someone who lost a parent
• someone who studies history
• someone who enjoys horror movies
• someone who dislikes music
• someone who plays sports all day

What are coma patients MOST likely to respond to?

• new video games
• strong perfume smells
• clear sounds of music
• soft touches on the arm
• familiar voices and questions

Which group would care MOST about AI avoiding “model collapse”?

• deep sea divers
• computer scientists
• airplane pilots
• food critics
• news readers

If Rin’s simulation became a game, who might enjoy it MOST?

• someone who loves fast food
• someone who dreams of building planets
• someone who hates bright colors
• someone who only watches sports
• someone who avoids all technology

What would help someone feel less lonely in a digital world?

• stronger Wi-Fi and more screens
• more games to pass the time
• good headphones with music
• true friendship and emotional bonds
• extra features and faster loading