Question 1

What is Mr. Bohlen’s reaction to Knipe’s idea?

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He thinks it is absurd at first

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He immediately supports it

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He is afraid of the consequences

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He wants to destroy the machine

Question 2

How does the machine produce stories?

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By analyzing successful writing patterns

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By correcting human-written drafts

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By copying existing works

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By randomly generating words

Question 3

What does Knipe claim the machine will do to human writers?

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Make them obsolete

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Inspire them to write better

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Improve their grammar

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Help them publish faster

Question 4

How does Knipe convince Mr. Bohlen to invest in his idea?

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He shows the machine’s potential for profit

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He threatens to go to another investor

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He promises to destroy the machine if it fails

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He blackmails him

Question 5

What is the ultimate goal of Knipe’s machine?

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To make literature completely machine-generated

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To eliminate human errors in writing

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To create a new form of storytelling

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To improve writers’ skills

Question 6

What happens to traditional authors by the end of the story?

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They disappear as machines take over

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They become more successful

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They create a resistance movement

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They embrace technology

Question 7

What is the main invention in An Automatic Grammatizator?

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A machine that automatically writes literature

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A typewriter that corrects grammar

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A machine that translates languages

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A robot that teaches grammar

Question 8

Who is the protagonist of the story?

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Adolph Knipe

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Mr. Jacobsen

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Mr. Bohlen

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Roald Dahl

Question 9

What is Knipe’s profession at the beginning of the story?

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An engineer

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A struggling writer

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A typist

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A scientist

Question 10

What problem does Knipe want to solve?

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The inefficiency of manual writing

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The difficulties of grammar rules

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The lack of creativity in literature

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The high cost of publishing

Question 11

What major theme does the story explore?

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The conflict between science and creativity

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The importance of education

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The dangers of artificial intelligence

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The power of friendship

Question 12

Which literary device is most evident in Knipe’s exaggerated vision of the future?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 13

How does Roald Dahl use irony in the story?

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The machine, which lacks creativity, becomes the greatest writer

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The writers become rich because of the machine

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Knipe ends up hating his own invention

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The machine fails to work

Question 14

What is Mr. Bohlen’s main concern about the machine?

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It could replace human expression

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It will be expensive to produce

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It may have legal issues

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It might fail financially

Question 15

The story critiques which aspect of modern society?

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The over-reliance on technology

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The lack of proper education

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The importance of teamwork

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The need for better leadership

Question 16

What narrative technique does Dahl use to make the story engaging?

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Dialogue-driven storytelling

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Flashbacks

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Stream of consciousness

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First-person perspective

Question 17

What is the tone of the story?

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Satirical

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Sentimental

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Optimistic

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Tragic

Question 18

The name 'Knipe' is an example of:

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Symbolism

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Alliteration

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Onomatopoeia

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Foreshadowing

Question 19

How does Dahl portray human creativity in contrast to automation?

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As unpredictable and valuable

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As unnecessary

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As outdated

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As inferior

Question 20

What does the story suggest about mass-produced literature?

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It lacks soul and originality

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It should be encouraged

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It is necessary for progress

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It is better than human writing

Question 21

What does Knipe’s obsession with efficiency indicate about his character?

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He prioritizes productivity over artistic value.

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He is indifferent to productivity.

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He focuses solely on collaboration.

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He values artistic expression above all else.

Question 22

Is Dahl’s portrayal of automation in writing realistic? Why or why not?

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It is exaggerated but raises real concerns about AI in creativity.

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It is completely unrealistic with no basis in reality.

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It is entirely realistic and accurate.

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It is somewhat realistic but overly optimistic.

Question 23

What message does the story convey about human creativity?

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It suggests that true creativity cannot be replicated by machines.

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Machines can enhance human creativity.

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Creativity is solely a product of machine efficiency.

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All creativity is derived from machines.

Question 24

If Knipe’s machine existed today, how would it impact writers?

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It might replace some writers but also create new opportunities.

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It would eliminate all writing jobs.

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It would only create job loss.

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It would have no effect on writers.

Question 25

How does the story relate to modern AI writing tools?

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It parallels concerns about AI-generated content.

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It suggests AI is a complete replacement for human writers.

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It promotes the use of AI for all creative tasks.

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It ignores the role of AI in storytelling.

Question 26

Why is Mr. Bohlen hesitant at first but later supportive of Knipe’s machine?

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He sees the financial benefits despite moral concerns.

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He is initially excited about the machine's creativity.

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He is entirely against automation.

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He has no interest in the machine at all.

Question 27

Does the story support or criticize technological progress?

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It critiques uncontrolled technological progress.

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It has a neutral stance on technology.

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It fully endorses technological advancement.

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It ignores the impact of technology.

Question 28

What lesson does An Automatic Grammatizator teach about human innovation?

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Technology should aid, not replace, creativity.

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Humans should abandon creativity for technology.

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Innovation is always beneficial.

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Creativity is best handled by machines.

Question 29

Would you consider Knipe a villain or a visionary? Why?

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Open-ended—he is either ambitious or destructive, depending on perspective.

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He is unquestionably a villain.

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He has no significant impact on the narrative.

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He is a clear-cut visionary.

Question 30

What real-world industries face similar challenges due to automation?

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Journalism, music, and visual arts.

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Culinary arts and fashion design.

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Construction and agriculture.

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Retail and hospitality.

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