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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is it ironic that Lionel Dacey uses the automatic nanny on his own son? (from Pages 173 - 230)

The machine fails on both Lionel and Edmund.

The machine that Reginald created to stop a nanny’s abuse of Lionel becomes the instrument of abuse on Edmund.

Both Edmund and Lionel will do anything for their fathers’ love.

Lionel does not know that Reginald did not use the machine on him because it was defective.

2.

Why are archaeological specimens called "relics" in the world of "Omphalos?" (from Pages 231 - 269)

They do not have relevance in the modern world.

They are proof of the miracle of divine creation.

They are not legible to a layperson without specialized knowledge.

They speak to events in the deep past.

3.

What is ultimately responsible for Vinessa’s difficult life? (from Pages 270 - 339)

Dana's youthful mistake.

Her parents.

Bad circumstances.

Her own choices.

4.

Why does Polytope want Ana to use InstantRapport? (from Pages 133 - 172)

They believe affection speeds up the learning process.

They need trainers to care about their unlovable, robotic digients.

They want their digients to experience the full force of human love.

They do not trust trainers to put in the time and effort necessary to train intelligence.

5.

Which literary form is closest to the one Chiang uses in "Omphalos?" (from Pages 231 - 269)

Epistolary.

Epic.

Circular.

Tragic.

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