The Brave Little Toaster Pop Quiz

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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