Cyrus's First Song - Third person omniscient narrative (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the narrator, what does Manuel feel a strong need to give Cyrus?
A list of commands
A piece of his history
Access to the internet
A blank slate to learn from
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'He felt a strong need for Cyrus to have this piece of his history.' This shows Manuel's direct motivation.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the narrator reveal about Dalia's point of view when she thinks of Cyrus as a 'blank slate'?
She thinks the robot is empty and needs to be filled with data.
She believes the robot should be free to develop its own identity through experience.
She is worried that the robot's memory is not working correctly.
She wants to paint the robot a different color.
Answer explanation
The narrator reveals Dalia's thoughts: 'An artificial intelligence should form its own identity... It shouldn’t be a copy of someone else’s.' This explains her 'blank slate' concept.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Manuel's stated reason for wanting to upload the songs?
He thinks the songs will make Cyrus famous.
He wants to test the robot's speakers.
He says it is giving Cyrus a foundation.
He is trying to annoy Dalia.
Answer explanation
In his dialogue with Dalia, Manuel says, 'It’s my culture. It’s giving Cyrus a foundation, a place to start.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the narrator's insights into both characters' thoughts help the reader understand the conflict?
They show that only Manuel cares about the robot.
They reveal that Dalia is secretly jealous of Manuel.
They prove that one character is right and the other is wrong.
They show that both characters have good intentions but different beliefs.
Answer explanation
The narrator shows Manuel's desire to share his heritage and Dalia's belief in independent learning. The narrator explicitly states, 'both Manuel and Dalia wanted what was best for Cyrus, but their definitions of 'best' were worlds apart,' which highlights their good intentions but conflicting views.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely effect of Cyrus's question, 'Define ‘own’?'
It makes both characters realize their disagreement is complex.
It proves that Manuel's idea was the correct one.
It shows that Dalia was right to want the robot to learn on its own.
It indicates that the robot's voice software is malfunctioning.
Answer explanation
The passage ends by stating, 'The simple question made them both realize the problem was more complicated than they had imagined.' This shows the effect of the robot's question on the characters.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The narrator reveals what Manuel and Dalia are thinking and feeling. Categorize the following ideas based on which character's point of view they represent.
Groups:
(a) Manuel's Point of View
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(b) Dalia's Point of View
Identity should be built from experience.
Culture is a foundation.
Pre-loading information is limiting.
Heritage provides a starting point.
Family history is an important gift.
An AI should be a 'blank slate'.
Answer explanation
The narrator develops two distinct viewpoints. Manuel's thoughts and dialogue focus on heritage and foundation. Dalia's thoughts and dialogue focus on independent learning and starting as a 'blank slate'. The items are sorted based on which character expressed these ideas.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The narrator shows the characters' inner thoughts and spoken words. Match each quote or thought to the idea it best reveals.
Expresses the concern that one person's identity is being forced on the robot.
Manuel's thought: 'These songs were a part of him, a part of his family.'
Reveals a deep personal connection to his cultural heritage.
Manuel's dialogue: 'It’s giving Cyrus a foundation, a place to start.'
Explains his goal of providing the robot with roots.
Dalia's dialogue: 'But it’s your foundation, not its own...'
Shows a belief in independent and unique development for AI.
Dalia's thought: 'An artificial intelligence should form its own identity...'
Answer explanation
Each quote or thought directly corresponds to the motivation or belief described in its matching statement. The narrator allows the reader to see these inner and outer expressions, which reveal the core of each character's argument.
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