sci-fi review

Question 1

In Bicentennial Man, what does Andrew want most?

Accepted Answer

To gain human rights

Question 2

what is the big question of science fiction?

Accepted Answer

What if?

Question 3

Why does Victor Frankenstein abandon his creation?

Accepted Answer

He is afraid of what he has done

Question 4

Which part of the plot introduces the main conflict?

Accepted Answer

Inciting Incident

Question 5

What is Asimov’s cautionary tale about technology

Accepted Answer

Science must be used responsibly

Question 6

Which of the following is something Asimov embraces?

Accepted Answer

The advancement of science

Question 7

which of the following is an example of hard science fiction?

Accepted Answer

the Martian

Question 8

Who is Victor Frankenstein’s best friend?

Accepted Answer

Henry Clerval

Question 9

hat knowledge does Victor Frankenstein seek?

Accepted Answer

how to create life

Question 10

Why is Justine Moritz accused of murder?

Accepted Answer

She was found with a locket

Question 11

What is Andrew’s ultimate goal in Bicentennial Man

Accepted Answer

To earn recognition as a human

Question 12

who is the narrator in the beginning and end of Frankenstein

Accepted Answer

Robert Walton

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a common theme in science fiction?

Accepted Answer

Magic spells and dragons

Question 14

what object in Genesis represents dangerous knowledge

Accepted Answer

the tree of knowledge

Question 15

what is the correct order of the arc of sci-fi?

Accepted Answer

tempted by knowledge, obtains knowledge, consequences

Question 16

How does the monster learn about human life?

Accepted Answer

Reading books and observing the De Lacey family

Question 17

Who helps Andrew fight for his legal rights?

Accepted Answer

Paul Charney

Question 18

Who is the "scientist" in the myth of Prometheus

Accepted Answer

Prometheus

Question 19

What does Robert Walton have in common with Victor Frankenstein?

Accepted Answer

They both have an obsessive pursuit of knowledge

Question 20

what is the main difference between Hard and Soft science fiction

Accepted Answer

Hard sci-fi is more focused on precise scientific accuracy

Question 21

What do the Three Laws of Robotics prevent robots from doing?

Accepted Answer

Harming humans

Question 22

What is the First Law of Robotics?

Accepted Answer

A robot may not harm a human

Question 23

Who is the scientist figure in Frankenstein?

Accepted Answer

Victor Frankenstein

Question 24

What is the final part of a traditional plot diagram?

Accepted Answer

Resolution

Question 25

How does Bicentennial Man reflect Asimov’s views on humanity?

Accepted Answer

He suggests that intelligence and emotions define humanity

Question 26

What is Asimov’s main warning in his stories?

Accepted Answer

Human flaws can lead to ethical dilemmas in technology

Question 27

What is the main conflict in Liar! by Isaac Asimov

Accepted Answer

A robot that can read minds starts lying

Question 28

What does Asimov criticize in his stories?

Accepted Answer

Human fear and prejudice against robots

Question 29

what technology is central in Frankenstein

Accepted Answer

Electricity

Question 30

What does Prometheus give to humanity?

Accepted Answer

fire

Question 31

In The Book of Genesis, what does the Tree of Knowledge symbolize?

Accepted Answer

The danger of gaining too much knowledge

Question 32

what best describes the fantastic

Accepted Answer

a story where the supernatural is left ambiguous

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