The Last Human Light

Which passage from the text most strongly supports the answer to Question 5?

• “They usually have lights on them, which provide illumination every night.”

• “Like wind turbines, they’re hard to service, so they’re built to last for a long time.”

• “If we follow a strict definition of lighting, solar-powered lights in remote locations could conceivably be the last surviving human light source.”

• “A solar panel’s wires and circuits will eventually succumb to corrosion, but solar panels in a dry place, with well-built electronics, could easily continue providing power for a century . . . .”

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What is the main theme of 'The Last Human Light'?

• The end of human civilization

• The persistence of technology

• The importance of renewable energy

• The beauty of natural light

Which literary device is most prominent in 'The Last Human Light'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

In the context of 'The Last Human Light', what does the 'last human light' symbolize?

• Hope

• Despair

• Survival

• Innovation

Which sentence structure is used in the following sentence from 'The Last Human Light': 'As the sun set, the last human light flickered out.'

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

What is the tone of 'The Last Human Light'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Nostalgic

• Neutral

Which word best describes the mood created by 'The Last Human Light'?

• Eerie

• Joyful

• Calm

• Chaotic

What is the primary conflict in 'The Last Human Light'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'The Last Human Light'?

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

• A post-apocalyptic world

• A futuristic utopia

What is the significance of the title 'The Last Human Light'?

• It refers to the last candle lit by humans.

• It symbolizes the end of human influence.

• It highlights the importance of electricity.

• It suggests a new beginning.