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Russell Baker, “The Plot against People”

What, according to Baker, is the ultimate goal of inanimate objects?

A. To help us in our daily lives

B. To make us spend money beyond our means

C. To waste our time

D. To resist and defeat humans

What does Baker say is the most likely explanation for how things get lost?

A. People forget where they put things.

B. Family members move things around without telling one another.

C. Objects have the power to become invisible just when we need them most.

D. Objects have a secret method of transporting themselves to other locations.

According to Baker, when do things usually break down?

A. At the moment of greatest inconvenience

B. When they begin to get old and wear out

C. When they are used incorrectly

D. At the moment when the user praises them

What are two examples Baker gives of things that get lost?

A. Pens and pencils

B. Keys and purses

C. Teaspoons and socks

D. Remote controls and nail clippers

Which of the following is an example Baker gives of things that do not work?

A. A barometer

B. A glove

C. An automobile

D. A toaster