WorksheetsThe Brave Little Toaster
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What conclusion can be drawn about the setting of the story, knowing that it belongs to the science fiction genre?
The story is set in the United States.
The story is set in outer space.
The story is set in the future.
The story is set in an appliance store.
Which sentence best describes Mister Toussaint’s conflict?
Mister Toussaint loses control of his pets when they take over his kitchen.
Mister Toussaint’s smart refrigerator disposes of his groceries and orders a new batch of items.
Mister Toussaint is offered a trick device that interferes with all of the smart appliances in his household.
Mister Toussaint’s grandfather leaves him a “stupid” toaster that cannot integrate with the smart appliances in his home.
In science fiction, writers explore unexpected possibilities of the past or the future, using known scientific data and theories as well as their imagination. Which two details convey that The Brave Little Toaster belongs to the science fiction genre?
Element of time travel
Advances in technology
Setting on another planet
Solving a puzzling situation
Non-humans with human traits
What can be inferred about science fiction stories?
They present a world that is full of kittens and rainbows.
They involve interactions between people and animals.
They feature imaginative writing that accurately reflects life.
They are full of unreal things that could be real in our world in the future.
How does Mister Toussaint’s attitude toward the toaster evolve?
By the end of the story, Mister Toussaint wishes that the toaster were “smart.”
Even though he thinks the toaster is “stupid” at first, he eventually realizes its value.
When he first picks up the toaster, Mister Toussaint is sentimental, but later he asks the firefighters to take it away.
Mister Toussaint is reluctant to bring the toaster home, but realizes that he can integrate it with his other appliances.
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 actions.
it does not receive messages from other devices.
Another word for Genre is:
Country
Monument
Category
Salad Dressing
The main conflict in this story is:
Person vs Person
Person vs. Destiny
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Technology
What genre is "The Brave Little Toaster"?
Biography
Science Fiction
Horror
Historical Fiction
What is the theme of "The Brave Little Toaster"?
Progress has drawbacks.
Toast tastes better than plain bread.
The refrigerator is the best appliance.
Always buy old stuff.
(Notice and Note)
When an author repeats something:
Again and Again
Analysis
Contrast and Contradiction
Wonder Woman
(Notice & Note)
When a character finally realizes what the real problem is:
Magic words
Again and Again
Aha Moment
Open Sesame
Identify each word pair below that is a synonym.
diagnostics/methods
chafe/soothe
retract/extend
ample/plenty
Which statement best describes the theme of the story?
Technology can create more problems than it solves.
People’s lives are enriched by smart technology.
Toasters can do a lot more than just toast bread.
It is human nature to want what we cannot have.
Select two details from the story that convey that “The Brave Little Toaster” belongs to the science fiction genre.
Advances in technology
Non-humans having human traits
A setting on another world
The element of time travel
A puzzling situation to solve
Which word means to annoy or bother someone?
Chafe
Bother
retract
reintegrate
Who is the mysterious energy drink that interferes in Mr. Toussaint's networked home?
(a)
What does is mean when we use the word retract?
Plentiful or enough
To make new tractor tracks
To pull in
Collect for recycling
