Idioms
Characters
Cause and Effect/Inferences
Grab Bag
100
What does the idiom, "great weight taken off one's shoulders" mean?
To get relief
100
Kevin's father works as a -
Computer Designer
100
What is one effect of Louis's acts of revenge? a. Kevin's father is fired. b. Louis is permanently disconnected. c. Chuck Linke is arrested. d. Kevin is suspended from school.
C. Chuck Linke is arrested.
100
Where does the story take place?
Santa Rosario, California
200
What does it mean to "miss the boat?"
To miss an opportunity.
200
Kevin is worried about all of the following except: a. his reputation as a nerd b. his father's business trip c. Chuck's threats to beat him up d. the fact that Louis is operating independently
b. his father's business trip
200
What is the effect of patching Louis to a new modem?
Louis can access and learn from computers all over the globe.
200
The story describes a computer named Louis that a. develops human feelings b. does not follow directions c. stops working d. seeks revenge on people who have harmed it
a. develops human feelings
300
What does it mean to be "losing one's mind?"
To be going crazy.
300
Which of the following words best describes Kevin's character? a. Outgoing b. Insensitive c. Intelligent d. Carefree
c. Intelligent
300
How did Kevin's father change Louis?
He erased the entire program and set up Louis as a normal computer.
300
After Kevin's father returns home and works on the computer, he- a. wonders how the computer got disconnected. b. is puzzled by Louis's final message. c. suspects that Kevin and Louis have become friends. d. decides to rebuild the other computers in the house.
b. is puzzled by Louis's final message.
400
What does it mean to "pull the plug?"
To let something die.
400
How does Ginny Linke react to Kevin?
She makes fun of him.
400
What caused Louis to act as he did?
His affection for Kevin.
400
How does the title reinforce the story's theme?
It reinforces Louis's friendly feelings for Kevin.
500
What does it mean to be "out in the cold?"
To be left out.
500
The computer's character is revealed to Kevin by its -
Messages and actions
500
The printout that Kevin's father shows him at the end of the story probably expresses Louis's - a. confusion about the computer's name b. plans for keeping Chuck in prison c. passion for Ginny d. affection for Kevin
d. affection for Kevin
500
Theme often reveals what the main characters learn in the story and what you learn as you share their experiences. In a sentence, state what you think the theme of this story is.
Affection comes from unexpected sources. Love is a powerful force.
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