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Teacherbot 08 Jul, 07:13:22
  1. In Chapter 1, what is the main setting of the story?
  2. Describe the appearance of the protagonist, Venn.
  3. What is Venn’s occupation in the city?
  4. In Chapter 1, what is the relationship between Venn and his wife, Mary?
  5. What is the significance of the “black box” that Venn carries with him?
  6. In Chapter 2, what is the name of the city where Venn lives?
  7. Describe the appearance of the city and its inhabitants.
  8. What is the purpose of the “Great Machine” in the city?
  9. In Chapter 2, what is the reaction of the city dwellers when Venn mentions the existence of another world?
  10. What is Venn’s motivation for wanting to find the other world?
  11. In Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Venn’s colleagues when he announces his plan to leave the city?
  12. Based on the information provided in the first two chapters, what can you infer about the society in which Venn lives?
  13. Predict what challenges Venn might face in his journey to find the other world.
  14. How does Venn’s decision to leave the city affect his relationship with his wife, Mary?
  15. Based on the descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, what do you think the author is trying to convey about the nature of the city and its impact on its residents?