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WorksheetsTHE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER
Total questions: 140
Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins
Why does Mister Toussaint's refrigerator order more groceries?
The refrigerator detects that all the food has gone bad.
Miz Rousseau receives a signed order for more groceries.
LOONY GOONY tells the refrigerator the food is spoiled.
The appliances reach a quorum about placing an order.
The police arrest Mister Toussaint because--
they believe the energy beverage is hazardous material.
it is illegal to dispose of smart devices in public.
they are collecting all the energy beverages for disposal.
the train station has been evacuated for no reason.
The toaster is able to destroy LOONY GOONY because--
toasters are braver than all other appliances.
the other appliances are afraid of the toaster.
the quorum-sensors approve its action.
it does not receive messages from other devices.
The story is set in
the past
the present
the future
LOONY GOONY is a "Internet of Things prank," as Mister Toussaint suspects. Explain why.
Identify each word pair below that is a synonym.
diagnostics/methods
chafe/soothe
retract/extend
ample/plenty
Identify each word pair below as an antonym.
diagnostics/methods
chafe/soothe
retract/extend
ample/plenty
Identify each word pair that is a synonym.
reintegrate/explode
abode/home
consternation/worry
vindictive/vengeful
Identify the example of a simple sentence
The refrigerator hummed smugly at him.
When they released Mister Toussaint the next day, they made him take LOONY GOONY home with him.
The windows wouldn't retract their safety screen to let it drop, but that wasn't much of a surprise.
Identify the simple sentence.
My fridge is empty, so I'm going to the grocery to buy food.
My fridge is already full of delicious things.
My fridge id full because I went to the grocery store last night.
The police arrest Mister Toussaint because--
they believe the energy beverage is hazardous material.
it is illegal to dispose of smart devices in public.
they are collecting all the energy beverages for disposal.
the train station has been evacuated for no reason.
The toaster is able to destroy LOONY GOONY because--
toasters are braver than all other appliances.
the other appliances are afraid of the toaster.
the quorum-sensors approve its action.
it does not receive messages from other devices.
The story is set in
the past
the present
the future
What genre is "The Brave Little Toaster"?
Biography
Science Fiction
Horror
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction includes the following elements EXCEPT which one?
combines real scientific facts and theories with imaginative elements
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
is based on real historical events and people that existed throughout history
includes the basic elements of fiction—setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
Conflict is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem
when the effects of the climax become clear
when the characters and setting are introduced
a problem faced by the main character
What does the word enthusiastically mean?
With lots of angry interest .
With lots of furios interest .
With lots of excited interest .
With lots of educated clues.
What does the word platform mean?
Lowered, bumpy supporting surface.
Lowered, flat supporting surface.
Raised, bumpy supporting surface.
Raised, flat supporting surface.
What does the word smug mean?
Proud and snobby .
Sad and foggy.
Clear and high-pitched.
Angry and furious.
What does the word pored over mean?
Quickly read.
Carefully read.
Took a look over in a rush.
Flow rapidly in a steady stream.
What does the word diagnostic mean?
Figuring out the solution with a
person's health.
Building up a problem with a
person's health.
Figuring out the problem with a
person's health.
Yelling out a problem with a
another person.
1. Part B Which detail best supports the correct answer?
Miz Rousseau has a signed order for the groceries.
Mister Toussaint identifies LOONY GOONY after analyzing data.
The refrigerator tells Mister Toussaint that the food was spoiled.
Mister Toussaint throws out the pouch of LOONY GOONY.
2. Why is the toaster able to destroy LOONY GOONY?
The toaster is braver than the other kitchen appliances.
The other appliances are not aware of the toaster.
The apartment’s quorum-sensors approve the toaster’s actions.
The toaster does not receive messages from other devices.
Why does Mister Toussaint’s refrigerator order more groceries?
The refrigerator detects that all the food has gone bad.
LOONY GOONY drink energy was spoiled.
The trashcan was_____________ when Mr. Toussaint arrive home.
Mizz Rousseau
the grocery lady
the owner of he fridge
The police arrest Mister Toussaint because —
they believe the energy beverage is hazardous material.
the train station has been evacuated for no reason.
Which detail best supports the reason the refrigerator ordered more groceries?
Ms. Rousseau has a signed order for grocery.
Mr. Toussaint identifies LOONY GOONY after analyzing data.
The refrigerator tells Mr. Toussaint that the food was spoiled.
Mr. Toussaint throws out the pouch of LOONY GOONY.
Who is the main character in The Brave Toaster?
Toaster
Lampy
Blanky
Radio
What does the word furious mean?
Extremely angry
Slightly angry
Extremely happy
Slightly happy
What does the word confronted mean?
Happily faced/stood up to.
Angrily faced/stood up to.
Sadly faced/stood up to.
Scarily faced/stood up to.
What does the word enthusiastically mean?
With lots of angry interest .
With lots of furios interest .
With lots of excited interest .
With lots of educated clues.
What does the word platform mean?
Lowered, bumpy supporting surface.
Lowered, flat supporting surface.
Raised, bumpy supporting surface.
Raised, flat supporting surface.
programs that are used to check whether or not a computer or other machine is working properly
option
speculate
diagnostic
vindictive
programs that are used to check whether or not a computer or other machine is working properly
reintegrate
consternation
microwave
diagnostics
to pull back or in
commentary
speculate
retract
ample
more than enough; plenty of
ample
rising action
speculate
abode
to bring back together; to combine into one whole things or people that had once been together but have been then taken apart or separated
reintegrate
commentary
retract
resolution
home
chafe
setting
retract
abode
a sudden, alarming amazement or fear that results in extreme confusion or disapproval
diagnostic
consternation
computation
option
seeking revenge
vindictive
chafe
theme
consternation
to annoy or bother someone;
vindictive
chafe
theme
consternation
to think or wonder about something; to come up with ideas or theories about something
rising action
speculate
stipulate
computation
A person’s usual or principal work or business as a way to earn a living.
occupation
diagnostic
toaster
computation
To offer an opinion or explanation of about a story or event.
consternation
speculate
commentary
input
choice, or something that is available as a choice
chafe
toast
option
exposition
A system of connections.
network
netscape
option
ample
introduces the setting and characters in a story; tells you what the characters want
rising action
falling action
resolution
exposition
presents the conflict(s) of a story
rising action
falling action
resolution
exposition
where the characters deal with the results of the climax in a story
rising action
falling action
resolution
exposition
the moment of greatest interest in a story; the turning point
climax
falling action
resolution
chafe
brings the story to a close
input
falling action
resolution
chafe
Science Fiction includes the following elements EXCEPT which one?
combines real scientific facts and theories with imaginative elements
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
is based on real historical events and people that existed throughout history
includes the basic elements of fiction—setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
Plot is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem even while complications may be introduced
when the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced
a series of events that occur in stages of development in a story
when the effects of the climax become clear
Conflict is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem
when the effects of the climax become clear
when the characters and setting are introduced
a problem faced by the main character
Which of the following is the time and place of the story's action?
plot
setting
conflict
climax
During which point in the plot are the characters, setting, and conflict introduced?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot are the characters trying to solve a problem?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot is the greatest tension, when the conflict eases?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot do the effects of the climax become clear?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
The resolution is the...
character's purpose
the most exciting part
first event
final outcome
What do you call the message(s) about life or human nature in a story?
resolution
theme
conflict
voicemail
Science Fiction includes the following elements EXCEPT which one?
combines real scientific facts and theories with imaginative elements
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
is based on real historical events and people that existed throughout history
includes the basic elements of fiction—setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
Plot is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem even while complications may be introduced
when the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced
a series of events that occur in stages of development in a story
when the effects of the climax become clear
Conflict is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem
when the effects of the climax become clear
when the characters and setting are introduced
a problem faced by the main character
Which of the following is the time and place of the story's action?
plot
setting
conflict
climax
During which point in the plot are the characters, setting, and conflict introduced?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot are the characters trying to solve a problem?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot is the greatest tension, when the conflict eases?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot do the effects of the climax become clear?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
The resolution is the...
character's purpose
the most exciting part
first event
final outcome
What do you call the message(s) about life or human nature in a story?
resolution
theme
conflict
voicemail
Who is the mysterious energy drink that interferes in Mr. Toussaint's networked home?
(a)
Mr. Touissaint came home to find an extra (a) euros worth of grocery.
What is the theme of the story?
Technology is a double-edged sword.
Technology control our lives.
Technology improve our lives.
Using normal appliances is better than using smart appliances.
Who took Mr. Toussaint's toaster in the end of the story?
(a)
Why did Mr. Toussaint use the toaster to dispose Loony Goony?
Some also escaped from armed groups and tried to ' reintegrate ' into society or reunite with their families. What is the meaning of the italicized word?
to go somewhere far away
to stop talking
to come together
to run away
How many smart appliances did Mr. Touissant use to dispose Loony Goony?
2
3
4
5
the plot stage with the final outcome
resolution
speculate
network
plot
complex, interconnected group or system
network
plot
setting
ample
time and place
occupation
resolution
setting
speculate
to be plentiful or enough
option
retract
themes
ample
something chosen of available as a choice
plot
setting
ample
option
messages in the story
resolution
speculate
themes
occupation
to pull in
retract
themes
occupation
resolution
an activity that serves as one's source of income
speculate
network
occupation
resolution
a series of events in a story
themes
occupation
plot
setting
to reason of form a theory about something based on available evidence
themes
occupation
resolution
speculate
explanation or interpretation in the form of comments or observations
ample
resolution
network
commentary
to annoy or bother someone
reintegrate
chafe
themes
retract
a problem faced by the main character
exposition
rising action
conflict
themes
the plot stage where the characters, setting and conflict are introduced
ample
retract
plot
exposition
the plot stage leading to the climax
rising action
plot
option
science fiction
the plot stage where there is great tension
themes
climax
rising action
falling action
to come together, as when similar materials are collected for recycling
falling action
chafe
occupationq
reintegrate
the plot stage where the effects of the climax become clear
falling action
conflict
themes
plot
Science Fiction includes the following elements EXCEPT which one?
combines real scientific facts and theories with imaginative elements
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
is based on real historical events and people that existed throughout history
includes the basic elements of fiction—setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme
may convey a message about the effects or consequences of technology
Plot is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem even while complications may be introduced
when the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced
a series of events that occur in stages of development in a story
when the effects of the climax become clear
Conflict is...
when the main character or characters try to solve the problem
when the effects of the climax become clear
when the characters and setting are introduced
a problem faced by the main character
Which of the following is the time and place of the story's action?
plot
setting
conflict
climax
During which point in the plot are the characters, setting, and conflict introduced?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot are the characters trying to solve a problem?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot is the greatest tension, when the conflict eases?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
During which point in the plot do the effects of the climax become clear?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
The resolution is the...
character's purpose
the most exciting part
first event
final outcome
What do you call the message(s) about life or human nature in a story?
resolution
theme
conflict
voicemail
Why does Mister Toussaint's refrigerator order more groceries?
The refrigerator detects that all the food has gone bad.
Miz Rousseau receives a signed order for more groceries.
LOONY GOONY tells the refrigerator the food is spoiled.
The appliances reach a quorum about placing an order.
The police arrest Mister Toussaint because--
they believe the energy beverage is hazardous material.
it is illegal to dispose of smart devices in public.
they are collecting all the energy beverages for disposal.
the train station has been evacuated for no reason.
The toaster is able to destroy LOONY GOONY because--
toasters are braver than all other appliances.
the other appliances are afraid of the toaster.
the quorum-sensors approve its action.
it does not receive messages from other devices.
The story is set in
the past
the present
the future
Who is Loony Goony?
energy drink
gas
mercury
explosive
What does the word furious mean?
Extremely angry
Slightly angry
Extremely happy
Slightly happy
What does the word confronted mean?
Happily faced/stood up to.
Angrily faced/stood up to.
Sadly faced/stood up to.
Scarily faced/stood up to.
What does the word enthusiastically mean?
With lots of angry interest .
With lots of furios interest .
With lots of excited interest .
With lots of educated clues.
What does the word platform mean?
Lowered, bumpy supporting surface.
Lowered, flat supporting surface.
Raised, bumpy supporting surface.
Raised, flat supporting surface.
What does the word smug mean?
Proud and snobby .
Sad and foggy.
Clear and high-pitched.
Angry and furious.
What does the word pored over mean?
Quickly read.
Carefully read.
Took a look over in a rush.
Flow rapidly in a steady stream.
What does the word diagnostic mean?
Figuring out the solution with a
person's health.
Building up a problem with a
person's health.
Figuring out the problem with a
person's health.
Yelling out a problem with a
another person.
What does the word beverage mean?
A poisonous food.
A beaver's mother.
A fish.
A drink.
What does the word merrily mean?
Happily
Angrily
Madly
Mystically
What does the word toxic mean?
Healthy
Poisonous
In a jar.
Mystically
What does the word talk mean? (Choose 2)
Natter
Clatter
Fight
Chatter
Sing
What does the word chafe mean? (Choose 2)
Annoy or bother.
Rub together/irritate .
Fight
Cook
Master something.
What does the word bog mean?
Annoy or bother.
Dry ground with no moss.
Dig deeply
Wet ground with lots of moss.
What does the word retract mean?
Take back/withdraw back in.
Give away/share.
Dig deeply
Take/steal.
What does the word entire mean?
Half
Whole
None
Least
What does the word biohazard mean?
Health
Life
Poison
Least
What does the word vial mean?
A small glass container.
A huge wood container.
A huge glass container.
A small wood container.
What does the word cargo mean?
Things carried by a ship, etc.
A green light (traffic light).
To pack things in a small container.
Really emotional.
What does the word glasses mean?
Lenses worn on the face that improve vision.
Lenses put on the lightbulb that improve its reflection.
A hard substance.
Anything related to the hands.
What does the word pensioner mean?
A person getting money after being hired.
A person losing money after retirement.
A person getting money after retirement.
A person losing money after being fired.
What does the word inherited mean?
Received (typically after someone's death)
Lost (typically after a crime)
Received (typically a party)
Lost (typically after a soccer match)
What does the word ample mean?
Big enough.
Small enough.
Full enough.
Hungry enough.
What does the word gracefully mean?
Fully
Smartly
Ugly
Beautifully
What does the word reintegrate mean?
Fully
Re-empty/re-fill.
Re-combine/re-create.
Ugly
1. Part A Why does Mister Toussaint’s refrigerator order more groceries?
The refrigerator takes stock and identifies missing items.
Miz Rousseau receives a grocery list from the refrigerator.
LOONY GOONY tells the refrigerator that the food is spoiled.
The appliances reach a quorum about placing an order.
1. Part B Which detail best supports the correct answer?
Miz Rousseau has a signed order for the groceries.
Mister Toussaint identifies LOONY GOONY after analyzing data.
The refrigerator tells Mister Toussaint that the food was spoiled.
Mister Toussaint throws out the pouch of LOONY GOONY.
2. Why is the toaster able to destroy LOONY GOONY?
The toaster is braver than the other kitchen appliances.
The other appliances are not aware of the toaster.
The apartment’s quorum-sensors approve the toaster’s actions.
The toaster does not receive messages from other devices.
What do you think the author's opinion of technology is?
