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Why did the Tr'en leave Korvin's door unlocked and a weapon nearby? | They were so caught up trying to figure out Korvin's answers that they became somewhat careless in guarding him. | They were tired of the Ruler's dictatorship and intentionally provided resources for Korvin's escape in hopes that he would help them overthrow the Ruler. | After their interview with Korvin, they determined he was wasteful and confusing, but not a threat. In order to avoid another confusing interaction with him, they simply provided resources for his escape. | Their subconscious knew that Korvin was an insoluble problem. This same subconscious led them to provide resources for his escape so they wouldn't have to deal with him anymore. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
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The cell had been put together ... |
Why does the text mean when it says that Korvin was "unconscious" at the time of his lessons in the local language? | It means that he was so bored out of his mind during the language lessons that he was hardly conscious. | It means that the Tr'en came into Korvin's cell while he slept in order to use their advanced technology which quickly teaches the unconscious mind. | It means that the Tr'en knocked him out every night in order to use their advanced technology which quickly teaches the unconscious mind. | It means that the Tr'en put Korvin under drug hypnosis while they taught him their language. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together ... |
How was Korvin able to avoid disclosing the true intent of his mission under the lie detector questioning? | While he was strapped down in the lie-detector, Korvin subtly switched the wire that indicated a truth with the one that indicated a lie. | The Tr'en hadn't tested the lie-detector extensively enough and the machine was faulty. | Even with the Tr'en's language lessons, Korvin could only to speak in very simple terms and was unable to answer the Ruler's questions at the depth the Ruler was expecting. | Korvin said truths that literally answered the Tr'en's questions but evaded the intent behind their questions. . | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together ... |
What is the most likely reason for Korvin's solitude in jail? | Solitary confinement was part of Korvin's punishment. | The Tr'en didn't want Korvin to interact with the other Tr'en prisoners because there was a chance that together they might incite an uprising. | The Tr'en are so logical and mathematic that they don't see the need for social interaction. | There weren't any other prisoners in the jail because virtually all of the Tr'en obey the Ruler. Those who don't obey are executed. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together ... |
Why does the Tr'en's logic fail them? | Because the lie-detector was faulty and Korvin gave them an insoluble paradox. | Because Korvin switched the wires on the lie-detector and gave the Tr'en an insoluble paradox. | Because it's tightly controlled by the Ruler who is quite simple minded. | Because it's too mathematical and doesn't account for motivations, emotions, and what's left unsaid. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together ... |
Are there indications that the Tr'en would be interested in attacking Earth? Why or why not? | Both A and C are correct. | No, because Korvin sends a mission back to Earth Central saying that the Tr'en won't come marauding out into space. | Yes, because the expert mentions the idea of conquering Earth with Korvin's aid. | Yes, because the ruler says the he wants to know about Earth's weapons, plans, and fortifications. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together ... |
The text says "The expert frowned horribly." What makes the expert's smile so horrible? | The frown indicates that he's close to detecting Korvin's true motivations. | The frown indicates that he knows that Korvin switched the wires on the lie detector. | The frown is a signal to the Ruler that Korvin is lying. | The frown is physically horrible because the Tr'en have fifty-eight, pointed teeth. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together ... |
How did the Ruler become the Ruler? | He overthrew the previous Ruler. | He is the biological son of the previous Ruler. | He was elected as Ruler by the Tr'en. | He was adopted by the previous Ruler. | "LOST IN TRANSLATION \n\n By \n\n LARRY M. HARRIS \n\n In language translation, yo(...TRUNCATED) |
Why did the Tr'en think that Korvin was a traitor to Earth? | Because he answered all of the questions truthfully. | Because he crashed a ship onto Tr'en thus wasting Earth's resources. | Because they misinterpreted his positive responses to his "failure" as anti-Earth. | Because he didn't try to resist being strapped down into the lie-detector. | "LOST IN TRANSLATION \n\n By \n\n LARRY M. HARRIS \n\n In language translation, yo(...TRUNCATED) |
What is the best description of Korvin's job? | Land his ship on the Tr'en planet | Staying alive | Obey the commands of the Ruler of the Tr'en | Ensure the Tr'en evolve in their thinking before they start interstellar travel | "LOST IN TRANSLATION \n\n By \n\n LARRY M. HARRIS \n\n In language translation, yo(...TRUNCATED) |
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