Practice Chapter 2: The Sound Machine – Roald Dahl (3) - Introduction to the Book – Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories

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Question 1.
What is Klausner's primary invention?
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Think about what he is trying to listen to.
Question 2.
What does Klausner hear when he cuts a rose?
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Recall the unexpected reaction of the rose.
3Question 3.
What does Klausner's machine aim to detect?
- Inaudible sounds
- Visible lights
- Smells
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Think about the purpose of the invention.
4Question 4.
Is Klausner certain plants can feel pain?
- True
- False
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Consider Klausner's conclusions from his discoveries.
Question 5.
Debate the ethics of conducting experiments that could harm living organisms. Should scientists proceed, and what regulations should be in place?
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Think about historical examples of unethical experiments.
Question 6.
Create a short narrative imagining what Klausner might discover if he succeeded in proving plants can feel pain. How would society react?
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Consider the broader environmental implications.

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