In "Exhalation," what is the narrator's initial belief about memory?A.Memories are directly related to social interaction.B.Memories are recorded by an inscribing mechanism within the brain.C.Memories are erased when life ends due to the misalignment of inscription pens.D.Memories are stored as a series of gear rotations and switches.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What idea is the narrator in "Exhalation" most clearly promoting to the reader?A.The power of memoriesB.The importance of seeing the beauty in mere existenceC.The value of time spent with familyD.The need to live life without time constraintsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why does the narrator in "Exhalation" suspect something is amiss in the world?A.Because a non-mechanical clock strikes the hour before the town criers finish their storiesB.Because research reveals deterioration in the world's metal wallC.Because discussions about memory processes start turning violentD.Because he discovers that memories are erased upon deathSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What discovery does the narrator in "Exhalation" make by dissecting his own brain?A.Gear movement causes physical movement.B.Lower oil content inhibits lung function.C.Memory function works in tandem with gearshifts.D.Stopping airflow leads to death.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is the subject matter of the story "Exhalation"?A.Analyzing social interactionsB.New devices for breathingC.Identifying the source of lifeD.The effect of the past on the futureSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What discovery does the narrator in "Exhalation" make by dissecting his own brain?A.He recognizes the connection between sight and movement.B.He learns that his thoughts require a constant flow of pressurized air.C.He realizes his body is made up of gears.D.He discovers that he does not experience pain.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS