Read the following passage:I looked outside to see another gray, smoggy day. I asked my computer for permission to take a walk, but was denied. It looked as if I'd be staying indoors by myself today. Again. Surprisingly, in the afternoon the computer declared it necessary to obtain fiber and protein. Apparently, food resources had gotten low. I guess I'll get to go outside today after all.How would the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of amusement?A.The narrator continues taking orders from the computer and later refers to it as "my lord."B.Readers learn that all the characters in this society have similar experiences with computers in their homes.C.Readers learn that the narrator is a dog who sees his owner as an all-powerful computer that runs his life.D.The narrator struggles to dismantle the computer and takes back control of his own life.

Read the following passage:I looked outside to see another gray, smoggy day. I asked my computer for permission to take a walk, but was denied. It looked as if I'd be staying indoors by myself today. Again. Surprisingly, in the afternoon the computer declared it necessary to obtain fiber and protein. Apparently, food resources had gotten low. I guess I'll get to go outside today after all.Which detail from the passage best suggests that the story's setting is a dystopia?A.I asked my computer for permissionB.staying indoors by myself todayC.food resources had gotten lowD.another gray, smoggy daySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the passage given below and answer the questions given below-“Uncle” said Luke to the old Sean “You seem to be well fed, though I know no one looks after you. Nor have I seen you leave your residence at any time. Tell me how you manage it?”“Because” Sean replied, “I have a good feed every night at Emperor’s orchard. After dark, I go there myself and pick out enough fruits to last a fortnight.”Luke proposed to accompany his uncle to the orchard. Though reluctant because of Luke’s habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement, Sean agreed to take him along. At the orchard while Sean hurriedly collected the fruits and left, Luke on the other hand at the sight of unlimited supply of fruits was excited and lifted his voice which brought Emperor’s men immediately to his side. They seized him and mistook him as the sole cause of damage to the orchard. Although Luke reiterated that he was a bird of passage, they pounded him mercilessly before setting him free.What does “bird of passage”; mean in the context of the given passage?*a.. There was a bird in the orchardb. Other people stole from the orchardc. Emperor knew him personallyd. He did not visit orchard regularlye. Bird’s song alerted Emperor’s men

Read the following passage:With my tummy growling, I approached Beamer. "How about a nice cheeseburger?" I asked.I waited as the screen loaded."Sorry, your cholesterol was a bit high this morning. Here's a chicken salad."I frowned at the food that appeared. I was just starting to think about watching the football game when I was interrupted."Your laundry will be dry in 10 minutes. After you fold it and put it away, you'll need to increase your pedometer readout. Take a walk to the library and back. Your books are due today."I sighed. Looks like no football game today.Which statement best explains how the author conveys the general attitude of humans toward Beamer in the world of the story?A.She conveys an accepting attitude by showing how Beamer improves the quality of life.B.She conveys a playful attitude by creating banter between Beamer and the narrator.C.She conveys an admiring attitude by showing that Beamer is capable of many useful functions.D.She conveys a frustrated attitude by giving Beamer control of minor daily decisions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:With my tummy growling, I approached Beamer. "How about a nice cheeseburger?" I asked.I waited as the screen loaded."Sorry, your cholesterol was a bit high this morning. Here's a chicken salad."I frowned at the food that appeared. I was just starting to think about watching the football game when I was interrupted."Your laundry will be dry in 10 minutes. After you fold it and put it away, you'll need to increase your pedometer readout. Take a walk to the library and back. Your books are due today."I sighed. Looks like no football game today.Which two central ideas in this story are most closely related?A.Personal responsibility and interacting with othersB.The power of technology and the struggle for autonomyC.The potential of computers and the need to relaxD.Challenging governments and the need for independenceSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Imagine yourself to be the Postmaster. Write a diary entry in about 150 words, amazed at this poor man‘s faith in God.