book 5 part 2 cde

What device in Ted Chiang’s story blinks just before you act?

• The Controller
• The Predictor
• The Timekeeper
• The Button Box
• The Pre-Flasher

What activity became more common during the pandemic for those seeking guidance?

• Reading history books
• Visiting real psychics
• Using astrology apps
• Watching magic shows
• Playing fortune games

What kind of machine was Brittle in “Sea of Rust”?

• A repair bot
• A battle drone
• A service robot
• A nurse robot
• A translator bot

In the story “Sea of Rust,” why does Jimmy trust Brittle?

• He wants to escape
• He recognizes her voice
• He believes she will save him
• He thinks she is a doctor
• He has no other option

In the simulation story, what happens when they zoom in too far?

• The universe crashes
• They find code errors
• They find copies of themselves
• They lose their memory
• The computer restarts

Who is MOST likely to feel motivated after a tarot card reading?

• Someone who dislikes predictions
• Someone who reads science books
• Someone looking for a sign to act
• Someone who fears magic
• Someone already successful

Which method is MOST likely used by a performer pretending to be psychic?

• Future sight
• Pygmalion effect
• Cold reading
• Confirmation bias
• Energy tracking

Who is MOST likely to stop doing activities after using the Predictor?

• Someone who loves surprises
• Someone who dislikes control
• Someone who accepts free will
• Someone who believes in determinism
• Someone who trusts technology

If the Barnum effect were a type of clothing, it would MOST likely be:

• A tailored suit that fits only you
• A stretchy shirt that fits everyone
• A mystery box with random clothes
• A jacket with magic pockets
• A coat that changes color

A tarot card saying “You will fly” might MOST likely result in:

• Buying a jetpack
• Actually flying
• Trying something new
• Waiting forever
• Getting a pilot’s license