Hallucination

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

He feels the cows creator means no harm.

Question 2

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: refrain/persist

Accepted Answer

antonym

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Exploring natural resources can have harmful effects.

Question 4

How does the setting affect the plot of the story?

Accepted Answer

A planet other than Earth.

Question 5

Why might the Central Computer’s assignment have depressed Sam?

Accepted Answer

He didn't like the assignment.

Question 6

Why do you suppose Sam is so interested in the hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

All are correct.

Question 7

What do you suppose Sam is feeling right now?

Accepted Answer

Helpless and frusrated

Question 8

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: insolant/insulting

Accepted Answer

synonym

Question 9

What prompts the Commander to give his permission for invasion?

Accepted Answer

Things couldn't be any worse than they already are.

Question 10

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: diminish/decrease

Accepted Answer

synonym

Question 11

Why do you think the Corridor-Master believes that Sam is a troublemaker?

Accepted Answer

Both are correct.

Question 12

Why does the other Sam feel despair?

Accepted Answer

He is afraid the humans will destroy his planet.

Question 13

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: inertia/activity

Accepted Answer

antonym

Question 14

Why do you suppose Sam asks for a hearing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Why does Sam bring his lunch box to the meeting with his commander?

Accepted Answer

It contains the insects that create hallucinations.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

He isn't afraid of the life forms.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Looking to see what causes people to hallucinate.

Question 18

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms: opposition/resistance

Accepted Answer

synonym

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

He is worried it will ruin their career.

Questions 19