Much Ado
26. What kind of character shows only one character trait/ we don't learn much about them?
flat character
an imagined society that is perfect in all aspects
utopia
36. Who was a founding father of the science fiction genre?
Ray Bradbury
41. Which is most resilient?
a. steel b. wood c. rubber
rubber
46. “Small actions can have tremendous consequences” would be a good theme for which story?
A Sound of Thunder
27. What does Benedick and Beatrice's "merry war" consist of?
Exchanging insults
a society that exists after a major disaster, such as a nuclear war, asteroid strike, or pandemic
Post-apocalyptic society
37. True or false: Science fiction texts contain some element of truth or are partly believable based on the fact they are grounded in scientific fact or theory
true
42. “People should not rely too much on technology” would be a good theme for which short story?
The Pedestrian
47. In the short story “A Sound of Thunder”, the hunters are allowed to kill dinosaurs that have been marked with red paint because those dinosaurs-
are about to die naturally anyway
28. What is Beatrice's description of the perfect man?
Half way between Don John and Benedick
shows how small actions can have large consequences
butterfly effect
38. Did Science fiction predicted the invention of FaceTime and self-driving cars?
yes
43. In the story “The Pedestrian” you can infer that no one is on the streets because—
everyone is inside watching television.
48. What leads Eckels to stray off the path?
panic
29. Who does Beatrice believe should have the final say on who Hero marries?
Herself
a hypothetical universe that coexists with our own, but is distinct in some way
Parallel Universe
39. If you wince at a sudden noise, you _______
flinch
44. In “The Pedestrian” how many police cars patrol the city?
only 1 car
49. Which of the following actually changes the future in The Sound of Thunder?
a butterfly’s unnatural death
30. Who is the author of the play “Much Ado About Nothing”?
William Shakespeare
an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice
Dystopia
40. What does it mean if Mrs. English revokes your driving privileges?
do away with them
45. True or False: The author of “The Pedestrian” felt that society in the future would rely too heavily on television and forget about personal contact and socializing with others.
true
50. “While mankind fails and technology breaks down, nature continues to thrive” is a good theme for which short story?
There Will Come Soft Rains