They're Made Out of Meat

What did the aliens mean when they said: "They're meat all the way through"

• The aliens think that the whole earth is made of meat.

• The aliens believe that humans have brain but made out of meat.

• The aliens believe that humans do not have brains.

• The aliens believe that the streets are made out of meat.

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What is the composition of the sentient race mentioned in the text?

• They are made of silicon.

• They are made of metal.

• They are made of meat.

• They are made of energy.

Which line from the story best shows that Alien 1 understand that "meat" is able to think?

• “Nope. We thought of that, since they do have meat heads, like the weddilei. But I told you, we probed them. They’re meat all the way through.”

• “Oh, there’s a brain all right. It’s just that the brain is made out of meat! That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.”

• None of the above options show that this alien understands meat can think

• “You’re not understanding, are you? You’re refusing to deal with what I’m telling you. The brain does the thinking. The meat.”

What is the aliens' solution for dealing with the ''meat'' in ''They're Made Out of Meat?''

• To invite meat over

• To find out more about meat

• To interact with meat

• To ignore meat

Which line from the story best shows that Alien 1 DOES understand that "meat" is able to think?

• “Nope. We thought of that, since they do have meat heads, like the weddilei. But I told you, we probed them. They’re meat all the way through.”

• “Oh, there’s a brain all right. It’s just that the brain is made out of meat! That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.”

• None of the above options show that this alien understands meat can think

• “You’re not understanding, are you? You’re refusing to deal with what I’m telling you. The brain does the thinking. The meat.”

How does the author develop Alien 1's point of view throughout the text?

• Alien 1 starts off not understanding how "meat" lives and communicates but is then disgusted by it

• Alien 1 starts off factually explaining everything he has learned about the "meat" but then "unofficially" shares that he doesn't want to make contact

• Alien 1 starts off terrified by the meat but finally accepts its existence

• Alien 1 is afraid of the meat until he finally makes contact and realizes there is nothing to be afraid of

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Which line from the story best shows that Alien 1 understand that "meat" is able to think?

• “Nope. We thought of that, since they do have meat heads, like the weddilei. But I told you, we probed them. They’re meat all the way through.”

• “Oh, there’s a brain all right. It’s just that the brain is made out of meat! That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.”

• “You’re not understanding, are you? You’re refusing to deal with what I’m telling you. The brain does the thinking. The meat.”

• None of the above options show that this alien understands meat can think

What is the main theme of the story 'They're Made Out of Meat'?

• A) The complexity of human emotions

• B) The absurdity of life

• C) The nature of consciousness

• D) The inevitability of death

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'They're Made Out of Meat'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Simile

• D) Hyperbole

What is the tone of the conversation between the aliens in 'They're Made Out of Meat'?

• A) Serious

• B) Humorous

• C) Melancholic

• D) Angry