Why doesn’t Robert want to talk about the hallucinations?

He is worried it will ruin their career.

What prompts the Commander to give his permission for invasion into his mind?

The Commander had been hurting and needed help.

Why does Sam feel a sense of purpose after his conversation with "Other Sam"?

The Energy Planet will be destroyed if he does not act.

Why does Sam succeed in communicating with the life forms on Energy Planet?

He isn't afraid of the life forms.

Why does Sam say the other apprentices don't speak up about the hallucinations?

They are afraid that it might hurt their careers.

Why does "Other Sam" feel despair at first?

He is afraid the humans will destroy his planet.

What message is Asimov trying to communicate to us about our culture in Hallucination?

Exploring natural resources can have harmful effects.

Why do you suppose Sam feels free to laugh and criticize whatever-is making “the cow”?

He feels the cow's creator means no harm.

Why do you suppose Sam rips and then sniffs a leaf and a blade of grass?

Looking to see what causes people to hallucinate.

Why does Sam bring his hamper to the meeting with his commander?

It contains the insects that create hallucinations.

Why do you suppose Sam asks for a hearing?

He wants to delay his departure so he can convince Gentry.

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"Hallucination" by Isaac Asimov

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1
Why doesn’t Robert want to talk about the hallucinations?
Robert is shy.
He is worried it will ruin their career.
Robert is a covert double agent.
Robert is a bully
2
What prompts the Commander to give his permission for invasion into his mind?
Earth is no longer there.
The Commander had been hurting and needed help.
The life forms made him do it.
He made friends with the life form.
3
Why does Sam feel a sense of purpose after his conversation with "Other Sam"?
"Other Sam" is not like Dr. Gentry in any way.
"Other Sam" believes in Sam.
The Energy Planet is beautiful and he wants to live there.
The Energy Planet will be destroyed if he does not act.
4
Why do you think the Corridor-Master believes that Sam is a troublemaker?
Both are incorrect.
Because he almost exceeded his 3 hour time limit.
Both are correct.
Dr. Gentry wants to see him right away.
5
Why does Sam succeed in communicating with the life forms on Energy Planet?
They telepathy tickled him.
The life forms took his to be their new leader.
He isn't afraid of the life forms.
He studied these life forms and knows all about them.
6
Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: inertia/activity
antonym
These words are not related.
synonym
7
Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: opposition/resistance
antonym
These words are not related.
synonym
8
Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: refrain/persist
antonym
synonym
These words are not related.
9
Why does Sam say the other apprentices don't speak up about the hallucinations?
They thought hallucinations were normal.
They are not as bright as Sam.
They probably don't experience them.
They are afraid that it might hurt their careers.
10
Why does "Other Sam" feel despair at first?
He is hungry and there is no food.
He is afraid the humans will destroy his planet.
He misses the other beings.
He is confused and nobody is there to talk to him.
11
Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: insolent/insulting
These words are not related.
antonym
synonym
12
Why do you suppose Sam is so interested in the hallucinations?
Trying to figure out his purpose on this planet.
All are correct.
His natural curiosity.
His first love is neurophysyology.
13
What message is Asimov trying to communicate to us about our culture in Hallucination?
Tear buildings down because nature doesn't like them.
We must build on a far away planet.
Exploring natural resources can have harmful effects.
It's always a good idea to argue with your boss.
14
Why do you suppose Sam feels free to laugh and criticize whatever-is making “the cow”?
The cow was purple and funny looking.
The cow was his friend back on Earth.
He feels the cow's creator means no harm.
The cow reminds him of his home.
15
Why do you suppose Sam rips and then sniffs a leaf and a blade of grass?
Looking to see what causes people to hallucinate.
He likes the taste of grass.
He thinks grass will help his digestion.
He is bored.
16
Why might the Central Computer’s assignment have depressed Sam?
He was going to be away from his family for 3 years.
He didn't like the assignment.
All three are correct.
He didn't like the field of interest.
17
Why does Sam bring his hamper to the meeting with his commander?
He isn't sure if lunch will be provided.
He knows he will be hungry later.
It contains the insects that create hallucinations.
He feels safe with it.
18
Why do you suppose Sam asks for a hearing?
He wants to find the energy in the neutron star.
He knows a hearing will end in his execution.
He wants to delay his departure so he can convince Gentry.
He wants to bring attention to himself.
19
Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: diminish/decrease
antonym
synonym
These words are not related.

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