ENG4-Frankenstein-Giving Voice to the Monster

ENG4-Frankenstein-Giving Voice to the Monster

12th Grade

13 Qs

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ENG4-Frankenstein-Giving Voice to the Monster

ENG4-Frankenstein-Giving Voice to the Monster

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Quiz

English

12th Grade

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Robert Diaz

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is most likely the author’s main purpose in writing “Frankenstein: Giving Voice to the Monster”?
To inform the reader that many cultures have produced stories about artificial life forms
To examine the motivations and internal conflicts of characters in the novel Frankenstein
To persuade the reader to oppose the unregulated development of artificial intelligence
To explain how the novel Frankenstein has important insights that are relevant today

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In paragraphs 1–4, Winner discusses the long tradition of myths and legends about artificially created beings. Winner is interested in these stories because they —
demonstrate that science fiction is an important literary genre
reveal how humans have always strived to advance technology
show how ideas have spread over time across many different cultures
raise issues about the nature of humanity and our social responsibilities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following characteristics of the selection is the best indicator that it is a formal essay?
It has a creative title.
Its tone is serious and impersonal.
Its purpose is to entertain the reader.
It contains many ideas that are loosely organized.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 7, the word autonomy comes from a Greek root word that means —
all-powerful
uncontrollable
unintended
self-ruling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which is the best example of what Langdon Winner refers to as “Frankenstein’s problem” in paragraph 15?
A new medicine developed to control pain turns out to be highly addictive.
A social-media app limits the ability of users to post misleading information.
A technology invented to limit greenhouse gases is very costly to implement.
A car that runs on hydrogen fuel threatens to lower the profits of the oil industry.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The Latin word luminare, meaning “to shine,” helps the reader understand that luminaries in paragraph 15 means —
people who are able to predict the future
people who achieve eminence in a field
people who are able to contemplate technology
people who warn others about potential dangers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Read paragraph 15. Which excerpt from the selection best reflects the idea that artificial intelligence is likely to become a future “Frankenstein’s problem”?
What is the relationship between the creator and the thing created? (paragraph 6)
Put even more simply: The impulse to power and control typically comes first, while the recognition of personal and collective moral obligation arrives later, if ever at all. (paragraph 13)
“I am in the camp that is concerned about super intelligence,” Gates wrote. (paragraph 17)
“Once you start to make machines that are rivaling and surpassing humans with intelligence, it’s going to be very difficult for us to survive.” (paragraph 18)

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