Sparky's Code - Author's Point of View and Perspective (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Brock want to do to the robot at the beginning of the story?
Wipe its programming and install a new processor.
Polish its metal head with a soft cloth.
Teach it a new skill without changing its memory.
Enter it into a robot competition.
Answer explanation
The text states, "If we install this, we have to wipe his core programming." This shows Brock's initial plan for the robot.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what name does Brock use for the robot?
Sparky
The Processor
Unit 734
Little Guy
Answer explanation
The passage says, "Brock always called Sparky by his model number, Unit 734." This directly states the name Brock uses, contrasting it with Mya's name for the robot.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason Mya disagrees with Brock's plan?
She thinks the new processor is too expensive.
She believes the robot has a unique personality that would be lost.
She is afraid that the upgrade will physically break the robot.
She wants to perform the upgrade by herself later.
Answer explanation
Mya explains her point of view by saying, "Because it wouldn't be him anymore... It's like he has his own little personality." This shows she values the robot's current state over potential improvements.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best summarizes Brock's point of view for most of the story?
He believes robots can have feelings just like people.
He thinks Mya is a better programmer than he is.
He is worried about the robot's well-being.
He sees the robot as a machine that should be made more efficient.
Answer explanation
Brock's dialogue, such as "It’s just a machine, Mya" and his focus on making it "so much faster," shows that his perspective is based on the robot's function and performance, not its personality.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following statements and ideas based on whether they reflect Mya's point of view or Brock's point of view.
Groups:
(a) Mya's Compassionate Point of View
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(b) Brock's Practical Point of View
The robot has a personality.
The robot should be made faster.
The robot is just a machine.
The robot is a friend.
Wiping the robot's memory is wrong.
The robot is a tool to be improved.
Answer explanation
Mya's dialogue and thoughts show she sees the robot as having a personality and being a friend, which is a compassionate view. Brock's dialogue focuses on the robot as a machine that can be upgraded for better performance, which is a practical view.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Sparky do that causes Mya to say, "See? He gets it"?
It rolls forward and gently nudges her hand.
It solves a Rubik's Cube in ten seconds.
It brings her a wrench that she dropped.
It makes a loud, angry beep at Brock.
Answer explanation
The text directly states, "Just then, Sparky rolled forward and gently nudged Mya's hand with its head, making a soft, questioning beep. Mya smiled and patted the robot. 'See? He gets it.'"
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's statement to the perspective it reveals.
A belief that the robot is more than its programming.
"Okay... maybe we don't have to wipe everything."
A view that the robot lacks feelings or identity.
"It's like he has his own little personality."
A focus on the robot's performance and function.
"It’s just a machine, Mya. It's a simple upgrade."
A shift toward empathy and compromise.
"He could solve a Rubik's Cube in ten seconds!"
Answer explanation
Each statement directly reflects a key aspect of the character's point of view. Brock's statement that it's 'just a machine' shows his practical view. Mya's comment on its 'personality' shows her emotional connection. Brock's final statement shows a change in his perspective. His excitement about the Rubik's Cube highlights his focus on performance.
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