The Helper Unit - Making Inferences in Literary Text (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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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Anika says, "It's... very efficient," while her arms are crossed, what can you infer about her true feelings?
She is very impressed and happy for Levi.
She is a little worried or uncomfortable about the robot.
She does not understand what the word 'efficient' means.
She is angry that the robot is better at organizing than she is.
Answer explanation
The word 'efficient' is positive, but her quiet tone, the pause indicated by '...', and her crossed arms suggest she has mixed feelings or is concerned about the robot's role, rather than being purely happy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Levi, what are the main tasks Unit 734 is programmed to do?
Play video games and help with art
Help with homework, organize things, and do chores
Talk to his friends and organize bookshelves
Analyze sculptures and make his room look like a store
Answer explanation
This is stated directly in the text when Levi says, 'He's programmed to help with homework, organize my stuff, and basically handle all the boring chores.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Levi's attitude toward the robot change after it offers to 'optimize' his sculpture?
He is angry that the robot criticized his art.
He is afraid the robot is going to break the sculpture.
He is confused by the robot's technical words.
He realizes the robot doesn't understand personal creativity.
Answer explanation
Levi's grin fades and he defends his sculpture as 'creative' after the robot calls it 'imbalanced.' This shows he values the artistic, human part of his work, which the robot cannot appreciate, causing his excitement to turn into unease.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Levi's final question to Anika, "So... what do you really think?" show?
It shows that he now values his friend's human feelings over the robot's perfection.
It shows that he is looking for a new idea for his sculpture.
It shows that he has forgotten what Anika said before.
It shows that he is about to get angry at Anika.
Answer explanation
After the robot's comment about his art makes him uncomfortable, Levi turns away from it and asks Anika for her real opinion in a 'much softer' voice. This action implies that he is seeking a genuine, human connection and values her perspective more than the robot's cold efficiency.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What specific action did Unit 734 perform that made the bookshelf look 'like a store display'?
It dusted the shelves.
It suggested new books to add.
It arranged the books by height and color.
It took all the books off the shelf.
Answer explanation
The text explicitly states that the robot 'placed them on the shelf, arranging them by height and color,' which resulted in the shelf looking like a store display.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each dialogue line to the underlying feeling or motivation it reveals.
Doubt and concern hidden behind polite words
"He's a helper unit!"
Excitement and pride in new technology
"I can optimize the design..."
A focus on logic without understanding creativity
"So... what do you really think?"
A need for a friend's genuine opinion
"It's... very efficient."
Answer explanation
Levi's exclamation shows his excitement. Anika's hesitant praise reveals her concern. The robot's offer to 'optimize' shows its logical nature. Levi's final question shows he now seeks Anika's human perspective.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases and actions from the story into the two categories provided.
Groups:
(a) Shows a Human Emotion
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(b) Shows a Robotic Action
Levi's voice full of excitement
Offering to 'optimize the design'
Levi's grin fading
Anika's arms crossed over her chest
Levi's voice becoming 'much softer'
Arranging books with perfect precision
Answer explanation
The items in 'Shows a Human Emotion' all describe feelings or physical reactions to feelings (excitement, concern, disappointment). The items in 'Shows a Robotic Action' describe tasks performed by Unit 734 based on its programming, without any emotion.
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