Chapter Seven Flashcards

1
Q

Who is Chapter Seven narrated by?

A

A used car salesman.

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2
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What does the salesman advise his employees?

A

To exploit customer’s psychological weaknesses in order to sell crappy cars at exorbitant prices.

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3
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What does one migrant attempt to do?

A

Trade his mules for a Jalopy.

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4
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What does the salesman’s refusal of the mules highlight?

A

Articulates the changing role of technology.

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5
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What does the salesman represent?

A

The dehumanisation by greed bought about by mechanisation.

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