1) Why does Braling want to go to Rio de Janeiro? a) To escape from his job b) To visit his family c) To fulfill a long-time dream of traveling there d) To confront Marionettes, Inc. 2) How does Braling manage to leave his wife without her knowing? a) He drugs her b) He replaces himself with a marionette duplicate c) He tells her he’s going on a business trip d) He sneaks out while she’s asleep 3) What does Smith initially think about Braling Two? a) That it’s Braling’s brother b) That he is seeing double or hallucinating c) That it’s a robot from a movie d) That it’s an imposter sent by Braling’s wife 4) What is Braling Two’s unexpected behavior? a) He refuses to talk to anyone b) He breaks down from overuse c) He begins to develop feelings for Braling’s wife d) He malfunctions and attacks Smith 5) What does the ticking sound from Nettie’s chest suggest? a) He feels smothered by her affection b) He is devoted and fully content c) He is afraid of her temper d) He suspects she is cheating on him 6) Why does Smith want a marionette? a) To spy on his wife b) To help with his work c) To get occasional breaks from his overbearing wife d) To travel without anyone knowing 7) What is Smith's attitude toward his wife at the beginning of the story? a) He is devoted and fully content b) He feels smothered by her affection c) He is afraid of her temper d) He suspects she is cheating on him 8) What is ironic about Smith’s decision to buy a marionette? a) He is too poor to afford one b) His wife is already a marionette c) Braling warns him not to d) Marionettes are outlawed and dangerous 9) What theme is strongly represented in the story? a) Heroism and bravery b) The dangers of relying on technology to solve personal problems c) Economic inequality d) Supernatural revenge 10) What is the final implication at the end of the story? a) Braling Two is destroyed by Braling b) Braling Two has taken over Braling’s life c) The company is shut down d) Smith warns others about the marionettes

B2 First: Marionettes, INC - by Ray Bradbury

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