Some sci-fi stories are set in dystopian futures. What does this mean?

Society is oppressive and unpleasant to live in

Which would make a good premise for a sci-fi story?

A boy is exploring his basement and discovers a time machine

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1
Which of these is NOT a common element of a sci-fi story?
Humanoid life forms like aliens and androids
New forms of technology
Magic
A futuristic setting
2
Which Sylvester Stallone film is sci-fi?
Rocky
Rambo
Demolition Man
These are all sci-fi films
3
Which method of transport would you be most likely to find in a sci-fi story?
A stretch limo
A steam train
A electric scooter
A hover skateboard
4
Which is a very common theme of sci-fi stories?
That we should look after the Earth better
That there might be unknown downsides to new technology
Red AND Yellow
That crime doesn't pay
5
WHEN are sci-fi stories set?
The past
Pre-historic times
The future
The present
6
Which adult cartoon is sci-fi?
Family Guy
The Simpsons
Futurama
South Park
7
Which of these would make the most suitable setting for a sci-fi story?
A sunny, sandy beach
A medieval castle
The bottom of the ocean
An alien planet
8
Which weapon would a sci-fi hero be most likely to wield?
A sword
A crossbow
A laser gun
A rocket launcher
9
Which of these stories do you think is sci-fi?
The Time Machine
Robinson Crusoe
Around the World in 80 Days
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
10
Which of these classic novels is science fiction?
Dracula
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island
Frankenstein
11
Some sci-fi stories are set in dystopian futures. What does this mean?
Society is oppressive and unpleasant to live in
Everybody in society is equal
Life is easy because machines do all the work
People have reverted to traditional lifestyles
12
Which Arnold Schwarzenegger film is sci-fi?
These are all sci-fi films
The Running Man
The Terminator
Total Recall
13
Which of these is NOT a science fiction film?
The Hunger Games
The Lord of the Rings
Ready Player One
Star Wars
14
Which would make a good premise for a sci-fi story?
A boy finds out he is a wizard and goes to wizard school
A teenage girl is teased at school and plots revenge
A man's wife and child are murdered and he tries to find their killer
A boy is exploring his basement and discovers a time machine
15
Which of these would be most likely to be the antagonist in a science fiction story?
A malfunctioning robot
An evil witch
A corrupt policeman
A serial killer
16
A sci-fi story's protagonist has a pet. What is it?
An owl
A dragon
A robot dog
A cat
17
Which of these would make a good main character for a science fiction story?
An FBI agent
A wizard
A vampire
The last surviving human being
18
Which of these could be a sci-fi story?
A TV show
A film
All of the above
A short story
19
Which animated series is science fiction?
Spongebob Squarepants
Bluey
Peppa Pig
Rick and Morty
20
Which of these was a famous writer of sci-fi stories?
Isaac Hayes
Izak Rankine
Isaac Newton
Isaac Asimov

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Sci-Fi Day 1

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Which of these is NOT a common element of a sci-fi story?
Humanoid life forms like aliens and androids
New forms of technology
Magic
A futuristic setting
2
Which Sylvester Stallone film is sci-fi?
Rocky
Rambo
Demolition Man
These are all sci-fi films
3
Which method of transport would you be most likely to find in a sci-fi story?
A stretch limo
A steam train
A electric scooter
A hover skateboard
4
Which is a very common theme of sci-fi stories?
That we should look after the Earth better
That there might be unknown downsides to new technology
Red AND Yellow
That crime doesn't pay
5
WHEN are sci-fi stories set?
The past
Pre-historic times
The future
The present
6
Which adult cartoon is sci-fi?
Family Guy
The Simpsons
Futurama
South Park
7
Which of these would make the most suitable setting for a sci-fi story?
A sunny, sandy beach
A medieval castle
The bottom of the ocean
An alien planet
8
Which weapon would a sci-fi hero be most likely to wield?
A sword
A crossbow
A laser gun
A rocket launcher
9
Which of these stories do you think is sci-fi?
The Time Machine
Robinson Crusoe
Around the World in 80 Days
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
10
Which of these classic novels is science fiction?
Dracula
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island
Frankenstein
11
Some sci-fi stories are set in dystopian futures. What does this mean?
Society is oppressive and unpleasant to live in
Everybody in society is equal
Life is easy because machines do all the work
People have reverted to traditional lifestyles
12
Which Arnold Schwarzenegger film is sci-fi?
These are all sci-fi films
The Running Man
The Terminator
Total Recall
13
Which of these is NOT a science fiction film?
The Hunger Games
The Lord of the Rings
Ready Player One
Star Wars
14
Which would make a good premise for a sci-fi story?
A boy finds out he is a wizard and goes to wizard school
A teenage girl is teased at school and plots revenge
A man's wife and child are murdered and he tries to find their killer
A boy is exploring his basement and discovers a time machine
15
Which of these would be most likely to be the antagonist in a science fiction story?
A malfunctioning robot
An evil witch
A corrupt policeman
A serial killer
16
A sci-fi story's protagonist has a pet. What is it?
An owl
A dragon
A robot dog
A cat
17
Which of these would make a good main character for a science fiction story?
An FBI agent
A wizard
A vampire
The last surviving human being
18
Which of these could be a sci-fi story?
A TV show
A film
All of the above
A short story
19
Which animated series is science fiction?
Spongebob Squarepants
Bluey
Peppa Pig
Rick and Morty
20
Which of these was a famous writer of sci-fi stories?
Isaac Hayes
Izak Rankine
Isaac Newton
Isaac Asimov