Max Finlayson Character Analysis Quiz

What specific behaviors suggest that Max is both brilliant and unstable?

• He jokes often and makes people laugh, but is also hostile and unforgiving.

• He offers complex technical explanations that end up off topic ramblings

• He calmly recites technical manuals but troubles to control his emotions.

• He avoids discussing anything personal and is constantly paranoid.

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How does Max's sense of guilt affect the way he presents himself and shares information?

• He becomes more assertive and confident

• He shares freely with no reservations

• He hesitates, deflects, or rambles, showing emotional conflict

• He accuses everyone else of wrongdoing

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In what ways does Max demonstrate both paranoia and bravery?

• He ignores danger and acts cluelessly

• He refuses to speak at all

• He shares sensitive information but fears being watched.

• He remains silent even in tense situation

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Why does Lia let her producer, Mark Green, give background on Max Finlayson?

• She thinks he sounds more professional

• She wants to add a different perspective to the episode

• She is emotionally affected and needs distance

• She forgot the details herself

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Which of the following best describes a key connection between the made-for-TV movie Signals and the podcast Limetown?

• Both stories involve an alien invasion that leads to a global blackout.

• Both center on a missing journalist who was investigating environmental disasters.

• Both explore the psychological and societal consequences of experimental communication technology.

• Both were adapted from bestselling novels written by the same author.

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How is “stream of consciousness” demonstrated in Max’s explanation of the implant?

• He reads a script word-for-word

• His thoughts flow unpredictably without structure

• He stays silent for most of the time

• He draws diagrams to explain clearly

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Why is “word soup” an appropriate nickname for this phenomenon?

• It makes Max sound like a silly little goose.

• It reflects how random and jumbled everyone thoughts transfer.

• It refers to actual soup mentioned in the episode

• It was the producer’s nickname for Max because he talks so much.

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Why does Max keep getting sentimental about the beach randomly?

• He enjoys vacations

• It reminds him of better times and lost innocence

• He likes water sports

• He wants to impress Lia

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What might the beach symbolize to Max based on the memories he shares?

• A dangerous experiment site

• A symbol of his guilt and longing for peace

• A dream he had as a child

• A popular tourist destination

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How does Max’s tone shift when he speaks about the beach compared to the implant?

• He becomes louder and more aggressive

• He is more detached and clinical

• He softens and grows more nostalgic

• He uses more technical language

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