Black Hole - Question Set 2 | Super Survey Maker

In “The Black Hole of Technology,” the author frequently contrasts the words go and stop, as in this example.

In a life of go, go, go I had finally stopped.

Which statement best explains the overall effect of this contrast in the blog post?

A. It shows the difference between the speed of information today and in earlier times.

B. It proves that a world of constant, rapid travel can suddenly end.

C. It shows the difference between consuming information and appreciating the world.

D. It reveals the author’s love for travel and ever-changing landscapes.

Part A: Toward the end of “The Black Hole of Technology,” the author announces that she “had finally stopped.” What does she mean by that?

A. She has decided to get rid of her phone and other devices.

B. She is paying attention to what is right in front of her.

C. She has finally finished the long hike to the temple.

D. She will no longer learn from anyone but herself.

Part B: Which of these lines from “The Black Hole of Technology” best supports the answer to Part A?

A. I carried my insightful observations all the way to the temple….

B. I was paying attention to the information the guide was throwing at me….

C. When would I be able to visit one of the seven wonders of the world again?

D. … I soaked in the extraordinary sight before me.

Black Hole - Question Set 2