Reading — Future Boy Conan (Ch.1–20)

Attention Map — Part 2 (later events)

This is not a “right/wrong” test. It helps you notice what you remember more easily — and what that suggests about your reading focus.

  • Each item has two neutral details A and B (both are from the text).
  • Choose what you remember better: A, B, both equally, or not sure.
1.
When Conan meets Jimsy, what is clearer in your memory?
AThey argue because Jimsy has been messing with Conan’s fruit / food.
BJimsy acts cocky and playful, as if everything is a joke he controls.
2.
In the “Hunting” mood around Jimsy, what stays with you more?
AThe island feels like a thick, living place: trunks, leaves, shadows.
BJimsy shows off his aim by striking a small target (like an insect) on a tree.
3.
Jimsy’s “logic of food” — what do you remember better?
AHe treats strange things like possible food and checks them by smell / look.
BHe is shameless about taking what he wants, as if hunger is a right.
4.
About Jimsy’s attitude to people, what stands out more?
AHe thinks in “trade”: who has what, who can be tricked, what can be gained.
BHe enjoys provoking Conan, like testing whether Conan is “easy” or “dangerous.”
5.
The moment the ship becomes “real” — what stays with you more?
AA deep, long horn sound comes from far away across the water.
BJimsy reacts as if the horn is a promise: “The ship!” (pure excitement).
6.
Jimsy preparing for trade — what is clearer in your mind?
AHe has saved small “trade goods” for a long time, waiting for a ship.
BHe treats trading like a game of advantage: get more than you give.
7.
Conan’s first “big world” feeling — what do you remember better?
AConan’s eyes fill with tears because the world suddenly feels wide and alive.
BThe beach is noisy and crowded, and the ship makes everything feel powerful.
8.
On the worksite cliff, what stays in your memory more?
AThe people look exhausted: hollow faces, slow movements, careful energy.
BThe landscape feels like a broken industrial place: scrap, slope, digging zone.
9.
Dyce’s influence — what do you remember better?
ADyce’s voice carries easily and performs like a show for the crowd.
BThe crowd reacts as a controlled group: eager, hungry, ready to obey for reward.
10.
Robonoids at work — what is clearer?
AThe robot’s arm cuts into the slope and huge clods of earth fall down.
BThe dusty cliff / slope becomes a whole moving scene of noise and debris.
11.
When Conan is noticed near the robot, what stays with you more?
AA sailor (Dongoroth) snarls at Conan to get away / stop staring.
BConan is mesmerized and barely reacts, as if the machine hypnotizes him.
12.
The “find” in the dirt — what do you remember better?
AA rusty bicycle skeleton appears in the digging, real but clogged with dirt.
BDongoroth lifts it up and shouts down to Dyce like a trophy.
13.
The bicycle movement — what is clearer in your mind?
AHe rides it downhill with creaking and grinding, barely holding it together.
BThe bicycle is “real” technology to Conan: a working machine from the old world.
14.
Inside the robot cab — what stays with you more?
AConan notices the seat / levers / dashboard details (a control space).
BThe cab feels like a strange hollow “metal animal” cut into the cliff-work scene.
15.
Jimsy’s plan-talk with Conan — what do you remember more?
AJimsy imagines “making a fool out of Industria” like it’s a fun future.
BThe word “Industria” hits Conan like a key, and his purpose sharpens.
16.
Night approach to the Barracuda — what is clearer?
AThey wade, then swim in dark cold water toward the ship.
BThey use the anchor chain to climb up, link by link, water dripping off.
17.
The ship’s identity at night — what stays with you more?
AThe metal hull rises like a wall, with faint light and windows above.
BConan reads the name “BARRACUDA” silently from the letters on the hull.
18.
Dyce’s voice in the night — what is clearer?
AHis shouting feels like authority: budgeting, blame, orders, deadlines.
BThe exact tone sticks: sharp insults about “stupid” and “incompetence.”
19.
The “machine incident” — what stays with you more?
ADyce rages that the machine was valuable and they can’t just “fix” it easily.
BConan clings and freezes on the ship while listening, trying not to be seen.
20.
How the two boys split inside the ship — what is clearer?
AConan wants information / purpose (Industria, Lana, what to do next).
BJimsy gets bored and drifts toward “interesting” places like food areas.
21.
The corridor before the galley — what do you remember better?
AA narrow corridor with pipes, dim greenish light, a door leaking light.
BJimsy’s hunger grows with each step; he moves quietly, carefully.
22.
Inside the galley, what stands out more?
AGucchi works calmly at the stove; the table is set; a bottle is there.
BFood details: a plated meal prepared carefully for the captain (portioning, arranging).
23.
Jimsy stealing the meal — what is clearer?
AHe slips in and hides under the table, watching like a predator.
BA hand reaches out and shifts the plate; Gucchi freezes when he notices.
24.
The speaking tube moment — what do you remember better?
AThe tube rattles, and the captain’s anger pours down through it.
BJimsy talks back as if the tube itself is “a guy,” not understanding the danger.
25.
The “wake-up” escalation — what stays with you more?
AThe ship wakes: doors slam, feet pound, metal rings — “All hands on deck.”
BJimsy’s smile fades when he looks at the bottle and Gucchi on the floor.
A/B
Which detail you remember better.
EQ
Both feel equally clear.
NS
Not sure / don’t remember.
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