Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Literature in English

George Saunders : I Can Speak!™ : Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In George Saunders's "I Can Speak!™", what is the primary business Mrs. Fan operates that Buddy frequently observes?

Question 2

1 mark

George Saunders often employs dark humor and irony to comment on modern life. In "I Can Speak!™", the situation with Buddy and the chip most effectively satirizes which aspect of contemporary human-pet relationships?

Question 3

1 mark

Saunders's "I Can Speak!™" subtly critiques human-pet relationships and consumer culture. Which of the following literary techniques is most effectively used to convey this critique?

Question 4

1 mark

In George Saunders's "I Can Speak!™", what is the primary function of the I Can Speak!™ chip installed in the protagonist's brain?

Question 5

1 mark

In a narrative, a character's internal thoughts reveal a growing awareness of their existence and purpose. This shift in perspective leads them to question their pre-programmed behaviors and societal roles, highlighting a central theme. Which of the following best describes this thematic exploration?

Question 6

2 marks

Who is the author of the famous play Romeo and Juliet?

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Question 7

4 marks

How does the narrator's initial perception of the dog, Sparky, evolve in George Saunders's "I Can Speak!™"?

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Question 8

5 marks

Beyond the literal ability to speak, what larger societal commentary does Saunders's 'I Can Speak!™' offer through Buddy's internal reflections on consumer products and artificial intelligence?

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Question 9

5 marks

Discuss how the "I Can Speak!™" device functions as both a technological marvel and a critical tool for exploring themes of communication, empathy, and parental guilt in George Saunders's short story. Refer to specific instances where the device's capabilities or limitations highlight these themes.

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