Test: The Brave Little Toaster

How does Mister Toussaint’s attitude toward the toaster evolve?

• By the end of the story, Mister Toussaint wishes that the toaster were “smart.”

• At first, Mister Toussaint thinks the toaster is “stupid,” but then he realizes its value.

• Early in the story, Mister Toussaint is sentimental about the toaster, but later he asks the firefighters to take it away.

• Until Mister Toussaint realizes he can integrate the toaster with his other appliances, he is worried about bringing it home.

Which statement best describes Mister Toussaint’s conflict?

• Mister Toussaint loses control of his home when his trash can takes over.

• Mister Toussaint’s refrigerator disposes of his groceries and orders new ones.

• Mister Toussaint receives a trick product that interferes with all his smart appliances.

• Mister Toussaint’s “stupid” toaster fails to connect with the smart appliances in his home.

Which event from the excerpt suggests that Mister Toussaint will resolve his conflict?

• Mister Toussaint discovers that the refrigerator has ordered extra groceries.

• Mister Toussaint decides to use the toaster to destroy LOONY GOONY.

• Mister Toussaint tries to dispose of LOONY GOONY by throwing it in the trash.

• Mister Toussaint calls Miz Rousseau to ask about the groceries.

At the beginning of the story, what is Mister Toussaint’s primary motivation for confronting his refrigerator?

• To fix a mechanical issue

• To retrieve food

• To clean it

• To confront a strange noise

Discuss how the author uses plot elements to build tension in "The Brave Little Toaster."

• By introducing unexpected obstacles

• By using descriptive language

• By focusing on character development

• By incorporating humor

Discuss how the author of "The Brave Little Toaster" uses the character of Mister Toussaint to explore the relationship between humans and technology. Use specific examples from the text to support your response.

• Mister Toussaint represents the fear of technology.

• Mister Toussaint embodies the harmony between humans and machines.

• Mister Toussaint is a symbol of resistance against technological advancement.

• Mister Toussaint has no significant role in the story.

Short Constructed Response (Minimum of 5 sentences)

Discuss how the author of "The Brave Little Toaster" uses the character of Mister Toussaint to explore the relationship between humans and technology. Use specific examples from the text to support your response.

Use the sentence starter:

"In the science fiction story, "The Brave Little Toaster," the author, Cory Doctorow, uses the main character, Mr. Toussaint to explore the relationship between humans and technology by (your answer here). According to the text, in paragraph ___, line __ it says, "quote."