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History of Sci Fi
Sci Fi Trivia
Frankenstien and Other Famous Works
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Who is deemed the "inventor" of science fiction?
Mary Shelley
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What is the sub genera of Science fiction that Frankenstein is considered?
gothic fiction or horror
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What is another extremely famous gothic horror novel written in the 1800's? (*hint* Many movies and even TV shows have been based on the infamous monster)
Dracula by Bram Stoker
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What makes fantasy different from science fiction?
Fantasy deals with the impossible. Science fiction deals with the possible.
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***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** What is Sci Fi short for?
science fiction
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***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** What is the monster's name in the book Frankenstein?
The monster has no name, but was created by Dr. Frankenstein
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When and where was the term "science fiction" first used?
In 1851 by William Wilson is his book A Little Earnest Book upon a Great Old Subject
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Why is Frankenstien considered science fiction?
because of the portrayal of a fictional "monster" created by science and its effect on humanity.
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***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** What genre of book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley?
science fiction or gothic fiction
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***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** What did Mary Shelley "invent"?
science fiction
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What other science fiction works in the 1800's shaped the world of science fiction?
The Mummy by Jane Webb; Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne; The Invisible Man By H.G. Wells; The War of the Worlds by H.G. by H.G. Wells
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When was Frankenstein originally published?
1818
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How did Mary Shelley influence science fiction in the 1800's?
the book Frankenstein is considered the first modern science fiction novel. Shelley redefined the science fiction genre and greatly influenced works written later.
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Define science fiction.
literature dealing with imaginative concepts, usually with current or future science and technology. Science fiction provides an approach to understanding the universe.
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***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** What is considered the first modern science fiction novel? Who was it written by?
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley