Who are "tomorrow's people?"

People who have prosthetics controlled by their brains.

According to the author the term, "bionics"

was popularized by science fiction authors

What is the main difference between the "prototype" and "take-home" arm? (lines 163-181)

One provides more control and sensation but is less reliable

The best alternative title for this reading would be

Bionics, the Next Generation of Prosthetics

The "amplifier" in line 81 proposed by Kulken

is a muscle that helps to link nerve signals to electrodes

The author implies that the paper coffee cup "went pop" (line 162) because Kitts

did not know how hard she was squeezing the cup

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1
Who are "tomorrow's people?"
People who have prosthetics controlled by their brains.
Scientists who are developing advanced bionic limbs.
All people who have a missing or damaged body part
Doctors who treat people who have lost limbs
2
According to the author the term, "bionics"
was popularized by science fiction authors
is no longer in regular use today
is older than the term "neutral prosthesis"
refers to the people who wear prostheses
3
What is the main difference between the "prototype" and "take-home" arm? (lines 163-181)
She uses one at work and one when she is at home
One provides more control and sensation but is less reliable
She uses one when she is awake, the other when she is asleep
One is more useful but is a lot more expensive
4
The best alternative title for this reading would be
Bionics, the Next Generation of Prosthetics
Amanda Kitts: A Brief Biography
The Latest Varieties of Robots
A Short History of Prosthetic Limbs
5
The phrase brushes against in line 19 is closest in meaning to
looks at carefully
pushes away quickly
grasps tightly
touches briefly
6
The word it in line 151 refers to
watching a startling experience
experiencing sensation in her arm
holding a slice of bread
using her prosthetic arm
7
The "amplifier" in line 81 proposed by Kulken
sends signals from damaged nerves to the brain
is a muscle that helps to link nerve signals to electrodes
receives a signal directly fro ma computer cable
is an electric motor that is placed directly on the skin
8
The author implies that the paper coffee cup "went pop" (line 162) because Kitts
did not know how hard she was squeezing the cup
could not feel how hot the coffee was
did not realize how full the cup was
could not tell that the cup was already empty

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