These questions are about "The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster
Part I. Questions specific to Parts II and III
1. Describe and define "homelessness" in Vashti and Kuno's society. Why is it an effective threat?
2. How does this society view physical strength?
3. What are some of the symptoms of the Machine's destruction?
Part II. Questions about the story as a whole
4. What elements of the society of "The Machine Stops" resemble elements in ours? Consider attitudes, technology, beliefs, etc.
5. What are some of the concerns about society Forster addresses in the story?
Think about other stories or books you have read and movies, television programs, or plays you have seen that address similar concerns Forster's story addresses. Provide specific examples of how these other texts are similar to "The Machine Stops."