Character Identification
Who is the scientist who creates the Creature in Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein
What happens to the “winner” of the lottery in The Lottery?
They are stoned to death by the townspeople.
Where does The Lottery take place?
A small rural village.
Which rhetorical appeal relies on emotional connection to the audience?
Pathos
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Who conducts the annual village lottery in The Lottery?
Mr. Summers
What does the Creature ask Victor to do after being rejected by society in Frankenstein?
Create a female companion.
In what kind of place do people live in The Machine Stops?
Underground pods controlled by the Machine.
What appeal is used when a speaker cites statistics and logical reasoning?
Logos
What’s the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Who is the boy who rebels against the government’s equality laws in Harrison Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron
What happens when Harrison removes his handicaps in Harrison Bergeron?
He dances freely and is then shot.
What is the setting of There Will Come Soft Rains?
A smart house in a post-nuclear city.
Which appeal is at play when a speaker emphasizes their years of experience or education?
Ethos
Which planet spins the fastest on its axis, completing a day in under 10 hours?
Jupiter
Who is Victor Frankenstein’s fiancée who becomes a tragic victim?
Elizabeth Lavenza
What do some citizens do after seeing the child in The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas?
They silently walk away from the city.
Where do the monks live in The Nine Billion Names of God?
A remote Tibetan monastery.
A charity ad shows suffering animals with sad music—what appeal is dominant?
Pathos
In what year did the first human land on the moon?
1969
Who tries to escape the underground world in The Machine Stops?
Kuno
What is the climactic event at the end of The Nine Billion Names of God?
The stars begin to go out.
Where does Victor go to create the female Creature in Frankenstein?
The Orkney Islands (Scotland).
In a speech about climate change, what appeal is used when referencing peer-reviewed scientific studies?
Logos
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum