Max Finlayson Character Analysis Quiz
Authored by Kenya Payne
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
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